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

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

Kowalski Family Awarded $211 Million in ‘Take Care of Maya’ Trial Against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Venice, Florida – After years of legal proceedings, a six-person jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the Kowalski family’s lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The family was awarded approximately $211 million in compensatory damages, as well as punitive damages, after the hospital was found liable on all seven claims brought against them. These claims included false imprisonment, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Kowalski family filed the lawsuit in 2018, more than a year after the death of Beata Kowalski following child abuse allegations and a subsequent investigation … Read more

Kowalski Family Awarded Over $261 Million in Landmark Lawsuit Against Hospital

Venice, Florida – After facing a lengthy legal battle, the Kowalski family received a sense of closure on Thursday when a jury awarded them over $261 million in damages in their lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. This case has gained national attention due in part to a Netflix film released in June 2023 that tells the Kowalski family’s story. The trial centered around the struggle between parental rights and the obligations of mandatory reporters in cases of suspected child abuse. The Kowalskis initially sued All Children’s Hospital, social worker Catherine Bedy, and Dr. … Read more

Juror Misconduct Accusations Dismissed in Kowalski vs. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Lawsuit

VENICE, Fla. – The jury foreman in the Kowalski vs. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital lawsuit faced accusations of misconduct during the trial. The hospital’s legal team alleged that the juror’s wife had communication with a social media influencer throughout the proceedings and that the juror had lied on his questionnaire. However, after thorough questioning in court, the judge determined that there was no evidence of misconduct and dismissed the motion for a mistrial. This development comes after a recent jury ruling found Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital liable in a medical malpractice lawsuit brought … Read more