Juror

Denver Judge Violated State Law by Dismissing Deaf Juror, Court Rules

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Denver, Colorado – A Denver County Court judge has been found to have violated state law by dismissing a hearing-impaired man from serving as a juror due to his disability, according to a ruling by a Denver District Court judge. The decision came in a lawsuit brought by Spencer Kontnik, an attorney specializing in disability law, against the Denver District Court. Despite the violation, the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed on the grounds that the court cannot be held liable for the judge’s decision and that the judge is protected by judicial immunity. Judge Judith Smith … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Fights for New Trial Against Maya Kowalski in Landmark Case, Alleging Juror Bias

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SARASOTA, Fla. – Attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are pushing for a new trial in the ‘Take Care of Maya’ case, citing juror bias and misconduct as grounds for their demand. In November, the Kowalski family was awarded over $260 million in damages after a jury found Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHAC) guilty of falsely imprisoning Maya, fraudulently billing her family, causing significant emotional distress, and subjecting her to abuse from social worker Catherine Bedy and medical negligence from Dr. Sally Smith. Following the verdict, JHAC’s legal team has filed various motions … Read more

Dwindling Juror Pool Threatens Delay of Michelle Troconis Trial, Creating Challenges for the Court

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STAMFORD, Conn. – The trial of Michelle Troconis, a defendant in the Jennifer Dulos disappearance case, has faced delays due to the need to replenish the alternate juror pool. On Monday, Jan. 8, the trial was scheduled to begin, but it had to be postponed to allow for additional jurors to be called in. Since the jury selection process began in October 2023, four jurors have been dismissed for personal reasons. Two more were selected on Tuesday, leaving just two more spots to fill. According to William Dunlap, a criminal law professor at Quinnipiac University, … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Files for Retrial Alleging Juror Misconduct in $261 Million Damages Case

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Tampa Bay, Florida – Attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have requested a retrial nearly two weeks after a jury awarded $261 million in damages against the hospital. The motion for a retrial claims that the jury foreman violated conduct rules by sharing information about the case with his wife, who then posted it on social media. The hospital argues that this could have affected the jury’s decision-making process. The case gained widespread attention due to its portrayal in a Netflix documentary film. In the trial, the jury found that All Children’s had falsely … Read more