Maya Kowalski sobs as verdict is reached in trial

After eight weeks of arguments and testimony, jurors have reached a verdict in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
In 2016, at just 10 years old, Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for severe pain and was removed from the custody of her parents after staff accused them of "medical abuse." Her mother, Beata Kowalski, hung herself in her garage on Jan. 7, 2016, after going months without seeing her due to the medical abuse allegations, according to the family's attorney, Greg Anderson.
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[@NicolePoliskey]

Dearest Beata, you can rest now. Your name has been cleared and justice has finally been given. Rest in Peace Fierce Momma!!

[@conniemorgan8402]

Also, because of a precedent being set, it will be much more difficult for the state to overstep and destroy another family. The mother has saved other families with her sacrifice, by shining a light so bright on this miscarriage of power, that hopefully, it won’t ever happen again. ❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔

[@NicolePoliskey]

@@conniemorgan8402 So true xx

[@paigedial3445]

Agree the mother was the heart of caring for her daughter and loudly advocating for the health of her daughter and that hospital and their disgusting employees drove her to her death

[@johnnylego807]

This case makes me so upset. Hits too close too home. God help her family! Absolutely devastating

[@juniorthe3rdjuniorthe3rd]

Beautifully said. ❤

[@randygilbert4577]

I’m curious as to why I haven’t heard about any criminal charges in this case. Someone needs to be held accountable. Not just financially but in a criminal court.

[@Cl-1993]

They released criminal charges after the civil trial finally ended a couple weeks ago. The judge lowered the award amount by 47.5 million but stopped the hospitals attorneys from being able to appeal.

[@mtnk096]

​@@Cl-1993 so they're not yet jailed🤔

[@Pinkkermit17]

Accountable for what ? The mom is the one who killer herself and left the daughter without a mother.

[@swayde1228]

Lol lol. You are messed up ​@@Pinkkermit17

[@Auregineww]

​@Pinkkermit17 in my country this would still be negligence that caused death or injuries physically or mentally. But dunno about us laws

[@jeanskarset2557]

That entire hospital needs to be shut down. What occurred to Maya also happened to other patients. This is despicable

[@davidphillips8485]

Yes!!!! Shut it down now 😡

[@conniegravelle1803]

​@@davidphillips8485it's disgusting by toxic Rosa park!

[@davidphillips8485]

@@conniegravelle1803 OH??? Your racist!!! 🤡 You have been reported x5

[@bookworldtraveler30]

The Drs and nurses and CPS agents involved need to be personally held accountable. Not just the organizations...

[@alpha34098]

The problem is that CPS that got involved and allowed in her unfair treatment is NOT the State's CPS. It was private company that posed as one

[@sallyschmitz4817]

THE OLD SOCIAL WORKER WHO WAS GROOMING HER FOR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE CHILD TRAFFICKING. NAKED PICTURES. KISSING. SITTING ON THE LAP AND BEING THE ONLY PERSON SHE COULD TALK TO.

[@itzsharon3570]

One of the problems is also they the lady (Sally Smith) had a 10-15 minute interview with the dad before taking away custody because they said the mom had whatever gypsy roses mom had. Without any evidence. Just word. There was even evidence that she didn’t have it!

[@dawnhayes1231]

That is what 7 years of trauma looks like. This isn’t about the money it’s so much deeper. My daughter suffered a rare autoimmune disorder that only 5000 kids in the US have, this could have been us. Today is a good day for justice.

[@justanotherguy469]

5000, and it is considered rare. Only 47 children died from COVID-19 in its first year. Why were they forced to wear masks, and why are some still wearing them?

[@47rushing]

@@justanotherguy469 THANK YOU!!!!! Bunch of snowflake sheep who will follow any order given to them all in the name of “safety”.

[@47rushing]

$261,000,000 being stolen from the business for something like this is “justice”!!?? Are you insane!? Maya was taken from her family for only a few months… what about all of those families in 9/11!??? They didn’t even receive more than a fraction of this kind of money. AND THEY DIDNT GET TO CHOOSE THEIR DEATH!! The mothers self murder shouldn’t have been taken into account at all. Weak, useless, SELFISH “mother”.

[@nickgreatpwrful5754]

@@justanotherguy469 Time and place. Read the room. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@izzyjones7108]

​@@justanotherguy469while you have a valid point..it has NOTHING to do with this whatsoever. Smdh

[@flamingpitchfork9168]

Let this be a lesson to the broken, dyfunctional, arrogant, ignorant, chaotic, fascist American Healthcare System. Everyone is sick of it. Kudos to the Kowalski family for fighting this horrific crime against them. May it start a movement to take our healthcare back.

[@eltonlocklear7659]

They use a serpent wrapped around a staff for medicine symbol because it’s a satanic cult

[@libertyna933]

You forgot chauvinistic

[@marybryner5562]

Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LastDays7]

@@libertyna933 Female Doctors are no better.

[@khbow2810]

Exactly what I want to say.

[@jerellg08]

The doctor that was responsible for these claims should at minimum be stripped of her licenses. At minimum!!!!

[@catmitchell2962]

This child will forever believe she is the reason her mother is passed away. No amount of money can restore that tremendous loss. I pray that she finds this verdict proof that it wasn’t her fault.

[@yashamaga13]

Yea well all those millions are definitely gonna help lol

[@nancyellen8006]

@@yashamaga13 $1 billion will never make up for the loss of her mother.

[@Nick-zo6uk]

​@@nancyellen8006Not at her age.

[@darkevilazn]

@@yashamaga13 She's already permanently scarred.

[@NearlyH3adlessNick]

She sobbed more when the verdict for question 34 was read. It directly says they are responsible for her death. I hope that that was a release of the pent of guilt... She doesn't deserve to think that's her fault... 😢

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

The cries of a person that was finally believed. Thank you jury for holding the hospital accountable for breeding a toxic culture that preys upon the vulnerable.

[@holly_kay5570]

Very well stated. Respect to those jurors. Healing to the Kowalski family. Big cost for damaging families to the hospital.

[@CarinBarten]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rachhalo1914]

Exactly!!!!!!!!

[@candybrickwall9601]

Finally. They all ready got a tons of money. People believes her sob story The hospital and the CPS were doing their jobs I guess every ever one that has had investagtions can expect millions and millions of dollars

[@stacywelch4325]

Wow, you are one heartless individual. @@candybrickwall9601

[@elizabethgarcia-fc1zq]

As a patient advocate, this is a milestone verdict. God bless her, her family and her Mom watching over them.

[@Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am]

Oh hypocrisy

[@elenawilliams32]

Good on you for being an advocate. I have a friend here in Australia who is also a patient advocate and we've been glued to this trial. It's obvious we need more professionals like you. I'm so pleased that the hideous wrongs committed against this family have been recognised in a court of law. I sincerely hope that life is kind to them going forward. Take care

[@BigOrangeBus]

Well her mom isn’t watching over them. She’s not alive…

[@Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am]

@@BigOrangeBus 😂

[@Padraigp]

How does one become a patient advocate thanks

[@joanclawford8964]

There should be a 'Maya Kowalski law' so this can't happen again ....

[@IrieBlessJah]

Jurisprudence

[@laurahornick9827]

it happens every day and can happen to ANYONE. They stole my babies. Unfortunately not everyone can afford a good lawyer. 😪

[@lalala123loverwithag]

You can tell she doesn’t care about the money, she just needed the validation that she was wronged. Baby girl, you got it. You’ve paid your dues, you deserve as much peace and happiness you can get the rest of your life. Your story is so important for the rest of the world ❤

[@Tehons]

That's why she cry everytime she heard the world "million" 😂

[@whome9936]

@@Tehonsbut she didn't. She cried every time she heard the validation of others agreeing she was horribly wronged. The monetary concern was less than an afterthought.

[@whome9936]

I totally agree.

[@grangerdeath8577]

U sound cringe saying baby girl like be quiet

[@rickhammond2473]

@@Tehons Yup and now put on the show with a high end junk car and her junk iPhone as an old timer would say "Only in America."

[@LoriVFenske]

Most families don’t have the strength to go through a lawsuit like this. The hundreds of lawyers for John’s Hopkins made their life a living hell from 2016 until this verdict. Thank you Kowalski family for enduring this hell to stand up for all families this has happened to and preventing this going future. Peace to this family, finally. RIP Beata. You must be so proud of your family.

[@izzyjones7108]

Or the money.

[@kimbee1964]

@@izzyjones7108the money cannot bring her loving mom back. Just stop. The only way to teach this hospital to be accountable for their horrible, heinous acts is to hit their wallet!!!!! Plus she has a debilitating disease. Be kind. And the bullying and hell they went through for 7 years waiting for this trial is unfathomable!!

[@kelliintexas3575]

@@kimbee1964 THEY MEANT THE MONEY TO SUE AND GET AN ATTORNEY. NOT THE MONEY THEY WON.

[@gaysy1st]

​@@kelliintexas3575Exactly 👍

[@gaysy1st]

​@@kimbee1964YOU stop. The person meant that most families don't have the money to sue. Now YOU are a bully!

[@dottiebest8369]

THANK YOU JURY!! For HEARING the TRUTH and standing up for this young lady and her family!!!

[@marybryner5562]

The sense of relief in Maya, Kyle and Jack is palpable! Their fight is FINALLY over today and they can FINALLY begin to heal! So glad for them all.

[@jodyariewitz7349]

❤

[@juliherron8991]

I have heard several such situations but the victim has not 15:31 receive a penny years later because the opposing people are filling counter claims. Truly or fault, when is Maya getting her financial needed meant.

[@izzyjones7108]

It's heartbreaking...

[@margaretr5701]

@@juliherron8991 I really doubt the family will get the full amount stated, but I'm sure Maya will receive some compensation. It needs to be done and over with.

[@janinemaxwell4297]

They shouldn’t be allowed to contest any off these payouts they have already done unmeasurable damage to this family

[@williamcondra3811]

I’m not usually a big proponent of these massive dollar amount lawsuits because I know the public winds up paying in the long run in higher costs, but if there was ever a family that deserved to win and win big it is this one. How do you ever give that girl her mother back? And the judge that denied the mother a hug in the court room should be disbarred and sued along with this corrupt hospital.

[@paigedial3445]

Agree with not a fan of lawsuits but this family was brutally treated by the hospital so proud of the jury decisions. I just watched his on netflix and it wrecked my heart what happened

[@MW-pt6jw]

Plus with CRPS she’ll likely have more medical bills in the future, as well as therapy appointments for her mental health after all she’s been through, all that is expensive. (Not to mention the hospital charged for their treatments of CRPS even while saying she didn’t have it)

[@andrewb386]

Indeed. This won't be paid by any of the offenders, and nothing will change. Johns Hopkins will probably appeal the damages until its whittled down to $1,459 in total damages.

[@williamcondra3811]

@@andrewb386 someone told me that punitive damages were limited in Florida and the hospital would probably get a big reduction in the lawsuit.

[@friendnamedjane8686]

That broke my heart and then when the mother unalives herself, I just lost it. No amount of money can ever bring this woman back but just hearing the jury rule the hospital was at fault is somewhat a relief. And FCK Sally and Catthi, and that POS Judge who refused her mother a hug.

[@lynnegackstetter2779]

I am glad they included the pain and suffering of the brother and the Dad in this for the loss of the mother and wife. It's all so heartbreaking.

[@isabellind1292]

I just hope JHH isn't permitted or will not appeal this verdict! This family must be able to move on after having their lives shattered to pieces, may their mother rest in peace. It's just horrific.

[@lucybarrington4634]

Watching this family cry...it’s just so heartbreaking. I can only pray that justice gives them some relief.

[@C.L.190]

@@isabellind1292i highly doubt they will. They want this to go away and have plenty of money to pay them

[@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt]

@@C.L.190let’s hope they don’t. I hope the doctor and nurses think triple times of their actions on cases like this. Did the doctor get fired over this?

[@isabellind1292]

@@C.L.190 Thank you. These monetary judgements can drag on for years when appealed. 👍👍

[@io132]

i am crying along with these kids. they did not deserve this negligence

[@hippygypsy777]

I'm sure everyone following this case is. Nothing replaces our Momma but they willing never have any financial needs again. There was medical issues with me when I was born. My mother took me home against medical advice back in 1965. If they would have stopped her she would have turned into Mother Bear. Times have changed. I'm so glad this Father had the strength to fight!. Child protective services have so much to learn about the long term effects of rare deases like Lupus, Lyme, and definitely this one, Chronic Pain Syndrome. They effect the nerves and central nervous system in unpredictable ways. They are hard to diagnose and have different symptoms and mimic other diseases. Alot of us are treated like hypochondriacs. And in the meantime, something serious is wreaking havoc in our bodies left untreated.

[@Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am]

She will miss the pain meds

[@Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am]

@thesportsjab 😂😂😂

[@maryannwolf-redmond6236]

What did she do

[@H37P5kY57]

abuse, false imprisonment, medical abduction so its not just negligence....

[@FCUK-]

Let's not forget it is because of Beatas determination and refusal to sign the liability form that they were able to sue. All of those families that felt forced to sign it to get their kids back are also celebrating with them as they were also wronged by this hospital and by Sally Smith. Beatas intelligence, due diligence, bravery, and love for her children made this all happen. RIP Beata she would be so happy and proud and congrats Kowalski family ❤🎉 hopefully now you guys can begin the journey of healing. ✨️

[@GiselleKlara]

Hospital fools were stupid to mess with a Polish mother. Bless Beata and her family

[@dawnlizmc]

I have thought many times how wretched this situation became...so bad that even the strength of Beata could not withstand the torture. Happy YES to all, but I was absolutely JOYFUL when the jury sided with the plaintiffs for accountability in Beatas suicide. I am astounded!❤💙

[@TheDowntown02]

Anyone have the total in millions for M and her family?

[@dawnlizmc]

@@TheDowntown02 I lost count!

[@MISTAKEWASMADE4live]

​@@TheDowntown02238,000,000$, but possibly down to 211M due to to one of the appeals I think.

[@emmajane9403]

No amount of money could ever replace your mother. This is awful and I am glad Maya has got justice ❤❤

[@beccabutterfly7779]

No amount of money will ever bring back their mom and dads wife but, I’m very happy they won. Maya seems so relieved every time a verdict is read in their favor. I’m very proud of this family for NOT letting this go.

[@rjtrautloff3197]

Yes because these people have got away with too much already

[@Kenaje.Damnta]

Yeah like faking a disease and going out to party it up and then faking it again

[@SteveJobIess]

Who the hell is saying the money is about bringing people back from the dead. Take your 💩 comment elsewhere 🤡

[@47rushing]

The hospital did not off her mother. She did it herself. She’s weak minded and selfish. That should not have been taken into account in the lawsuit. Anyone weak enough to actually “finish the job” would have done it eventually anyway for whatever reason they dream up in their inbred head. Maya should be way more pissed at her own mother than anyone else. How selfish do you have to be to do such a thing!?? And I’m saying this as a person who has had very deep feelings like that… but I would never do it for a few simple reasons.

[@tongtaweeforbes4663]

❤

[@16MedicRN]

As an RN from being a Paramedic, to Trauma certification TNCC, and ER nurse, what this hospital did was reprehensible. I raged for this family. Unfortunately several bad employees made a statement for JHACH. Several bad employees destroyed the reputation of this hospital. NO MSW should put a child on her lap, kiss her, and say she'd like to be their 'mommy'. That is not comfort. That is a PREDATOR and yes I'm not afraid to say that. Sue me assholes!

[@contentedspirit9022]

I agree 100%! I was an EMT prior to becoming a CCRN credentialed critical care RN and psych nurse. The trauma this hospital and MSW caused to Maya (and her family) is beyond devastating. These kids will never completely heal and Maya's need for ongoing treatment most likely will be needed for the remainder of her life. My daughter is special needs and lost her daddy as a ten year old, so I know just how much losing a parent at that age affects them. The fact that this hospital and employees/associates caused her mother to take such drastic actions so Maya could return to her family instead of become a ward of the state is deplorable. I cried with them watching the verdict when it was read. I hope it doesn't take years for them to actually receive this money.

[@adrianasalazarmedina481]

God bless you for being one of the real ones !

[@16MedicRN]

@@contentedspirit9022 so right 😩💔

[@donnayeager2703]

Retired RN here. I totally agree. Sadly, this is just one case of what hospitals have done like this. I hope they are paying attention to this verdict.

[@marylawson5906]

Agreed that’s predator behavior

[@wolfensteinman7978]

When you slander and destroy someone's life and reputation and accuse someone of doing things they didn't do and take away their children you can push someone over the edge to commit suicide. It's horrible and I'm glad they are seeing justice

[@ronjones-6977]

What is wrong with the medical community these days? Between this and all the "gender-affirming" bullcrap, I'd rather just take my chances if I'm sick. "Do no harm" has become, get away with what you can and screw over anybody that raises the alarm. And I'm not EVEN gonna talk about the FLU fiasco.

[@fliu5282]

Yes. My friend. You knew the TRUTH. These peole think they can do "anything" with impunity. The hospital had taken away her children. Just like Bidon's policy wanting to take away your children.

[@aracelimarrufo9208]

My heart hurts...I dealt with similar situations with this county I live in ... Justice has been served the pain may never will go away.. Keep pushing forward God bless

[@ericthesoldier]

Amen

[@stephaniebaker5718]

So happy the legal system actually did their job right this time. If they had done it the first time her mother would still be alive and with her family. God bless this poor girl and the rest of her family and help them to be able to move forward from these tragedies one day.

[@hoshietenma4406]

I'm a nurse. It's really sad how the health care system works. Money can't buy the life of her mother. That is why every time I take care my patients I consider them as my family. The damage they've done.. I couldn't fathom the pain, scars, trauma, and hurt they experienced. Maya, your family is strong. I support you all. I am amazed of this family's strength to stand up and speak their voices

[@TzokoliT]

At least they got validation for their pain and vindication for the wrong they endured, that is a relief many rarely get.

[@kirstenornelas881]

@@TzokoliTthere’s nothing, not even validation, that can bring her mother back. That can make her whole again, that can take away the trauma she went through. Yes it helps in a way to finally be vindicated and have them say this was absolutely wrong but after that moment is over. You will still be without your mom. You will still be sick and struggling with whatever put you in the hospital in the first place and you will still have all the trauma they caused instead of properly caring for you and instead tearing apart your entire world at ten years old. This is great to a point but she will still need so much support and I truly hope this family continues to be supported and can begin to heal the best they can.

[@seagurll]

From someone who experienced a *very* mild version of a case similar to Maya's, I thank you for being compassionate and keeping an open mind. The medical field needs way more people like you.

[@Blahblahblah33338]

Zero reaction to the money awarded, she wanted to be heard and believed, as well as the monsters brought to justice. Maya is what true strength and courage looks like!

[@marybryner5562]

Absolutely 100% - you’re right!

[@joyceanderson8648]

You are right and I am sure their Attorneys told them not to react to MONEY. That was smart.

[@kheventplanner]

​@@joyceanderson8648I don't think she even needled to be told not to. I don't think she cares about the money. She was finally listened to and finally believed and thos in turn was also justice for her mom. That is all that mattered at that moment

[@scouser19a]

​@kheventplanner I agree 👍

[@Exdonn]

All this time while the Cathi woman was sitting there smirking cold-bloodedly on the stand like she did no wrong. The woman is sick 😠

[@YIKESMF]

Finally a jury in Florida arrives at a decent judgment. MAYA WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

[@GiselleKlara]

even with a screwy, biased judge. thank God it was a jury trial

[@jasonvoorhees6152]

​@GiselleKlara the judge wasn't bias. From what I've seen.

[@RuckFussia]

@@gkcobb Those are the exceptions, not the rule. Florida is awful.

[@Pretty_Boy_Proud_Fil-Am]

She will miss the ketamine for sure

[@RuckFussia]

@@stevet783 That is changing because of rising costs, thanks to Rhonda Santis.

[@ashleemullins7480]

I know it will never lessen the pain or bring Beata back, but I am so thankful her family got justice. Praying they can move forward knowing they fought so hard for her💛

[@mikemanjo2458]

Well said, Ashlee!

[@TravelsTTG]

I happy she got justice because most don’t.

[@dawnieholland8368]

Immense relief and sadness for all they've gone through,and their poor Mother...

[@PinHeadThePopeOfHell]

No. There's no justice when someone you love is taken away from you and they are gone forever. Also prayers do not work and your God isn't real.

[@ashleemullins7480]

@@PinHeadThePopeOfHellOk. I’m sorry you feel that way. I hope commenting that made you feel better inside.

[@blakdragn]

Maya, if you happen to come across all of these comments on this video, please know that you have an ARMY of supporters from across the world. I'm speaking for all of my fellow Canadians as I send you so much love, prayers, and strength to endure the hardship and heartache of losing your mom. She must be so proud OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY for being so strong to endure such a long and horribly difficult journey to hold Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital accountable for their incompetence and malpractice. Justice and punishment are served. You've not just won justice for your family. You've also provided hope and a voice for hundreds of other families across America who have been abused and experienced so much tragedy by incompetent healthcare personnel. Take your time to heal with your family. Just know that your incredible mom will always be watching over you. You will never be alone. She's still with you. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAYA.

[@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt]

This case should inspire other cases in the future. We can only wish the best of luck for future court decisions come out like this one.

[@user-fd5gp4xv4z]

​@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt did someone get killed or something?

[@alicekimpel5469]

Maya I have CRPS for 13 years. Can not imagine what you have gone through esp starting at a young age. Prayers!!!

[@Murraysmom2318]

​@user-fd5gp4xv4z Basically, her parents were falsely accused of abuse when she was taken to the hospital for medical reasons. She was kept away from her parents, kept in the hospital against her wishes, and during everything, her mother ended up committing suicide from the trauma of everything. It should never have happened.

[@BigChiefSixty]

Yessss and to ad to that in my opinion your mother did nothing wrong she did what any concerned parent would do and take thier child to the hospital to find out what is causing her/his discomfort she loved her kids any guilty parent or person who does abuse children don't take thier kids to the hospital out of fear of well this if was right sadly they got it wrong and tried to take advantage of your family for that I'm truly sorry for all you have gone thru and will go thru in the future My condolences to your family for the loss of your mother 🙏🏼Please lord continue to watch over this family and help them to find peace and love shield them from all evil lord let them forever surrounded by thier mothers presence lord in your name I pray Amen🙏🏼

[@userused3199]

The "professionals" who accused her mother should lose their licenses and never be allowed to have any job in the medical field again. It is heartbreaking to know this beautiful young woman will carry this trauma for the rest of her life.

[@NoNameToYou]

And be held personally responsible criminal and financially

[@MisterBlue80]

Absolutely Agree. What happened to them? Were they protected by the hospital in anonymity some how?

[@Therapistmind]

Maya and her brother broke me.. shame on you John Hopkins.. shame I hope your institution crumbles

[@jennifermorgan6735]

As a nurse myself I get treated poorly by doctors/nurses for my kiddos. They delayed treatment for my daughter for a year and made me feel like a nutcase. I advocated for my daughter and she was rushed into surgery for adenoid and tonsil removal for the most severe sleep apnea. I will never forgive them and their elitist behaviors. RIP Beata. Way to go Maya

[@foxibot]

That’s so crazy they did that to you and your daughter, but I’m not surprised. Sorry that has happened to you.

[@khbow2810]

My son almost died at 17 with appendicitis. He suffered for a week until we took him to another ER. The attending physician bypassed all the bs and took him right to surgery while everyone else stood there with their mouths open. We’d never met a more caring medical professional in our lives nor have experienced such care since.

[@riskigost2759]

As someone who has been dealing with chronic tonsil infections for two years, sometimes becoming severe, I appreciate you fighting for your child. People often do not realize the effect that a seemingly "minor" medical issue can have on your life. The thing is it affects you 24/7, and unless you've experienced or witnessed something like it you will never know what it is really like. I'm glad for your daughter and hope that she is doing better.

[@user-wk3ls7vt9m]

Ask God to help you forgive. I know it hurts and we want to be justified in our anger when people do us wrong, but you’ve got to forgive them

[@AnnCashes]

I sure hope health care providers take notice. And they better have tons of malpractice insurance.

[@danieloutloud2820]

I just watched this doco tonight and I'm just in a state of shock and awe. How in the world could an institution that is supposed to protect people allow this to happen is absolutely appalling.

[@ashleys5676]

The wrong people are in power. Evil is spreading and those that are suppose to protect us are the ones that don’t give af about us

[@davidinchcliff4560]

What

[@ericwilloughby3713]

It's ran by too many power-hungry maniacs behind the scenes.

[@Michelle-iz5bh]

Listen to the 3rd series of Nobody Should Believe Me for a larger perspective on this doc

[@Lindsey_Burrow]

As someone who had this condition when I was 12, and seeing how the doctors treated me & my mother, I’m so happy to watch this!!! Believe patients!!!

[@md37567]

You had it and now it’s gone?

[@kiamaria331]

@@md37567Yeah, that’s what I was about to ask, I thought it was permanent?

[@Muken385]

Way to make this abt yourself

[@hitthegoat]

@@kiamaria331it can ebb and flow, from what I’ve read. There are treatments and remedies that can reduce the pain

[@187bronco]

😂 believe everyone without proof, ok 👍

[@coleenhudson8924]

I've been on a psych ward many times, and it's scary sometimes to realize that while in there, you're at their mercy.

[@paigeisaman1956]

The reality is, the average family can't afford to go after giants like they did. This is a win for the Kowalski's, and all the other families that suffered at the hands of Johns Hopkins. ❤ I hope they can move forward towards healing.

[@user-sk8ft5xi1s]

Time to reform some laws. Anybody receiving health care should be able to challenge malpractice

[@lizzeltired2155]

The Kowalskis did not need to pay up front for their legal team. They took this case because they knew it would be a huge pay out. They would not have taken the case otherwise. That being said, the family and their attorneys deserve every penny.

[@carbonbomb4774]

​@@lizzeltired2155they took the case before DeSantis rigged the state law in favor of the medical and insurance industries

[@jakestroll6518]

Many attorneys work on contingency (meaning they are only paid if they win). They WILL take your case for free. The problem is you have to have a very strong case for lawyers to invest years of his time to your case. They will also usually be working towards a quick settlement with the hospital. Very understandably, the lawyers don’t want to work the many years it takes for the trial and the appeals while not being paid a dime and with the risk they will never be paid.

[@greeneyedsoutherngirl6468]

They opened the door for the other families. And Mr Anderson paid out of his own pocket for the experts he brought in except for Dr Cochoran, who did it for free. They have opened the door for a class action lawsuit so other families can get justice. My respect to Mr Anderson for sticking this out for five years, and Mr Whitney. I have a feeling they will have their services needed for a lot of people now.

[@Ad_Astra2023]

As an expat and a mother, I feel so sorry for Maya’s mother. She was severely misunderstood by a prejudiced bunch of nonsensical people and hence she lost her child. She saved her by sacrificing her own life. Mother to mother, I can understand why she did it, nonetheless, it was a total loss, this shouldn’t have happened in the first place. May rest in peace.

[@shan3910]

Welldone for sticking it through Kowalski family and welldone to the lawyers and jurors for serving what justice could be had to this disgusting corporation and abusers.

[@diamondambitions]

This has been going on in this country for years... I feel for the people who don't have lawyer money to get their children back.

[@charlamarr1359]

Even then they went bankrupt :(

[@jenniferrogerson9338]

So many, by the time it's over, it's so physically exhausting. Most families are just so done that they can't physically go through getting justice. Just glade to move on and try to heal.

[@Jimigunneful]

So is John Hopkins hospital going to fire these doctors and nurses? Clean house?

[@C.L.190]

Wow they won a total of $261 Million.... Good for them, no amount of money can replace your mother's/wife's life but at least that kind of money will make their lives easier

[@mikehapgood-s3e]

This attorney took this this case on contingency. Most likely 33%

[@mmc9828]

The pain I saw on Mr. Kowalski, Maya and her brother when the court was referring to Beata was nothing less than excruciating. There are no words.

[@gsmith5140]

Yeah, my tears fell at that point. That was truly painful.

[@fleur8100]

​@@gsmith5140 please add the minutes, so helpful for important moments not to miss. thy

[@Fineazzwinerodsgirlsyahoocom]

I cried with them. This is so sad

[@h.ofl3503]

After she was released from John Hopkins the hospital that said she didn't have C.R.O S that she had Munchausen the hospital sent the father a bill for 3 months of treatment for C R..P..S tell me that's not unbelievable.

[@billiejofrance2526]

Maya and Kyle sobbing uncontrollably is ripping my heart out:( Bless both of you!

[@sunshinefalls1086]

I am so glad the Kowalski's won their case, I cried watching the verdictts read out watching Maya, Jack & Kyle. The doctors involved blamed the Kowalski's for accepting prior treatment by a Chronic Pain Specialist they didn't agree with, everyone involved at the hospital didn't believe Maya had CRPS told her she was making it up & separated her from her family. They put the entire family through extreme duress. I'm so glad the jury came back with their verdicts for the Kowalski's. They validated their experiences & acknowledged their pain & suffering, well done jury. This was powerful.

[@marybryner5562]

Powerful! Yes it is!

[@BohemianAnthem]

This is justice for her mother. For her. For her family. For all the other victims. This is huge.

[@steve10]

Yes , no money will ever bring her mother back , I have tears rolling down my cheeks as I lost my mom not long ago , but as you say her Mother has justice , this is for her , and for the family and the suffering they have gone through.

[@lisasallery7860]

@@steve10I dont understand!? What happened? How was she kept “imprisoned” in a hospital and then lost her mum. I’m in UK so not seen this before.

[@steve10]

@@lisasallery7860 She had an unusual illness that the hospital couldnt understand , so they immediately came to the conclusion the Mother must be causing the illness in a sort of munchausen by proxy way,, the family did pay for her to be examined by another Doctor who found a diagnosis and when the Daughter was away she got better , but they couldnt afford the treatment to continue ,, eventually the hospital and all the people in the system got an order which meant the Daughter was taken off the Mother , in their eyes it was to stop the mother harming the Daughter , but they had a diagnosis that was ignored by the hospital, the Mother then committed suicide from being blamed and having her Daughter taken away,, this was years ago , it has taken that long for this family to get to court to prove the Mother was not harming her Daughter and that the hospital was wrong to take the Daughter away , which caused the suicide. Apparently this hospital has done it other times as well when the child presents illnesses they cant explain.

[@undisclosedevr644]

@@lisasallery7860 The government and medical staff accused the parents, mostly Beata, Maya's mom, of child abuse, which led to the state taking custody of Maya, and at the end of one hearing, disallowing Maya to hug her mother, whom Maya hadn't been able to see, prior to Maya and Beata being separated again. The lack of that hug is what the father believes led his wife to commit suicide. It's in the Netflix documentary, Take Care of Maya.

[@fhuber7507]

No justice if the people who caused this don't go to prison.

[@dalhousiekid]

The brother’s sobbing when the juror narrated the count of loss of family member (mom) broke me.😢. Family vindicated!

[@tinglelingaling6]

Same

[@agrippando81]

There’s no dollar amount that can ever give this little girl her mother back. Bless her heart.

[@sothernsweetie68]

My friends grandchildren were taken away from their daughter because SOMEONE called CPS in Louisiana and accused her of doing drugs. CPS came and took the children away IMMEDIATELY but NEVER EVER drug tested her til 8 months later and passed a hair follicle test. She still hasn't got her children back! My friend tried to get custody of her grandchildren but they denied her as well! They have an Attorney now fighting to win them back. The CRAZY thing is this...the 3 families they placed the children in were alcoholics, mentally abusive and cruel to the children AND they spilt them up as well! It's very obvious that the children were ALWAYS happier and healthier mentally with their Mother!

[@teijaflink2226]

I'm so confused so they have zero proof of drugs but still this is legal? Shouldn't the family be able to use and get the children back. And why are foster parents allowed to abuse drugs if parents are not?

[@sothernsweetie68]

@teijaflink2226 yes, you are correct!! I don't get it either...many of us believe it's personal maybe and also they make MILLIONS EACH YEAR by doing this, so I'm not sure, but either way, it's not right and sad!

[@flipnap2112]

yeah its perversion and power corruption. its the same when a woman accuses a man of r@pe. until VERY recently a mans life, career and reputation would be permanently ruined, even after its been found to be a false accusation. Sometimes I dont understand these things..what this hospital did was horrible. the doctors and people involved should be jailed

[@georgebootoo4026]

@@sothernsweetie68 they probably have quotas they have to meet. Those kids are just numbers they need to advance their career. Is it any wonder why they cut corners ? They are not looking for evidence of abuse, they are looking for an excuse to take the kids away.

[@sothernsweetie68]

@georgebootoo4026 so so true!! My friend said that they are pretty much the judge and jury and that most of them were trying or had wanted to be police officers/Detectives!....so scary!!

[@jennifernnekaford6585]

I watched caring for Maya today on Netflix in the UK and I cried throughout the whole documentary. The systematic injustice Maya and her family went through that led to her mother’s death was unbelievable brutal. I have heard a lot as a psychotherapist but I totally went to piece over this family’s pain and helplessness. The tragic loss that would’ve been avoided if those so called specialists really cared, instead they were so consumed with power and being right at all cost. What was so sad was that even when they were proven wrong, there was no admission of wrongdoing or apology just a long trail of devastation and suffering, families destroyed by a system that was supposed to protect their children. It was so cruel and heartbreaking. I pray Maya, her brother Kyle and their father Jack will finally find some peace in their hearts after the long process it took for them to seek justice. May Beata’s soul rest in peace ❤️🙏

[@tonysmith2082]

SO WHO THE FUCK GOING TO JAIL.

[@moa5351]

You're rigjht, but what's happening in the UK is far far worse - preventing parents from taking their terminally sick children for promising experimental treatment outside the UK, AND now they even put gag orders on such parents to prevent them talking to media or anyone else about the situation. Even the 16 year old girl who made it plain... put it in writing...before she went unconscious that if she were to become unconscious she would want her parents to try every possible means including experimental treatment, to heal her. The UK judges gagged the parents and pulled the plug on her. Not even to save cost for NHS because the parents had raised the money to take her to Canada. Then the laws against praying around abortion centres and trying to prosecute a person who was praying silently for praying... y'all are living under a growing dictatorship/control state and don't quite realize it yet... At least the Johns Hopkins situation is restricted to that hospital. In the UK, extreme forms of this sort of behaviour are now standard practice, legalised and enforced by the judiciary.

[@MEAT_CANNON]

I'm sure their wallets won't suffer.

[@PreludeSon]

@@MEAT_CANNON will money bring her mom back?

[@trevorhart545]

@@MEAT_CANNONONLY a Cold Hearted Fool would think such a jealous thought.

[@renpilak6048]

The way she’s shaking her heard as she hears the verdict says how much she’d rather have her mom and her life back!

[@brockkickass8927]

Why are these people at the hospital not being criminally charged?

[@billiamc1969]

Hold people in positions of power accountable in America??? NEVER GONNA HAPPEN

[@Nicole-jo6vz]

I hope this case haunts every single one of them.

[@wizardgaming6759]

They’re probably going to get fired for losing the hospital millions of $.

[@conniegravelle1803]

The city in st pete ignores this area. It's very toxic land! It's in the hood.

[@nonsense2369]

What you see isn’t weakness. It’s a culmination of strength that she’s had to endure through all of this melting into justice. A very strong woman.

[@ChrisJones-pi5mh]

Nobody is saying she’s weak.

[@justaguy328]

Who is saying it’s weakness?

[@styles9956]

@@ah11980the Polish are always made fun of

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

I love people of All nations and find Polish people exceptionally intelligent and beautiful in & strong!

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

She’s not a “woman” she’s still a teenager who didn’t get to live with her family or friends or schooling etc! She is Strong and It’s got to be Great Spirit ~ Aho ✝️

[@carrierichmond7894]

Personally this trial and Maya 's story has helped me see as a Healthcare worker, that it is imperative to be better to my patients. In respect of Beata, I feel completely compelled to give ALL patients more...more grace and compassion when my job seems mundane and unnoticed. I can ALWAYS improve and have seen terrible treatment of patients. I will encourage others to do better with kindness and honest direction...with this family on my heart. It's not about winning, it's about learning from this tragedy.

[@Plootyhooter]

Kindness costs nothing and in a heartless world has never been more important. Treat people as you would be treated, it's what separates us from the animals. ❤

[@carrierichmond7894]

@@Plootyhooter ❤❤❤

[@cleangal71]

I truly hope that you become a shining light for the patients in your care. It may seem overwhelming at times, but please know it only takes a spark to make a flame. You are amazing and will have satisfaction more meaningful than the riches of the world.

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

Me too

[@effuniversity]

Thank you!! Bless you

[@childearth4039]

A mother gave up her life. The anguish will never end. In another video the arrogance and contempt and plain inhumanity openly displayed by the doctors warrants that there medical licences be revoked and some should certainly have a prison sentence. We are with the Kowalski family all the way and are glad that Justice has been served but tragically too late,

[@whome9936]

For sure. I also say revoke their licenses.

[@Colbato.]

I think this mother already had severe mental disorders before. That is the real reason for her suicide. Don't always blame others.

[@forgettopa3181]

​@@Colbato.You say don't blame others while at the same time you are blaming the mother for your unfounded allegations for committing suicide.

[@FUGoogle-w5s]

@@forgettopa3181 he is right dont feel blamed

[@esm5470]

While I agree that it was really messed up. The mom did not give up her life. She gave up on her life and her daughter’s.

[@jacquelineshepard6438]

This is so painfully sad. How do you put a price on the destruction of a family, loss of a parent, loss of childrens' innocence and suffering, loss of the spouse you love? All involved in causing this should be charged, convicted, and go to prison.

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

I can’t begin to imagine the physical and mental suffering she went through. So glad she and her family got justice.

[@ladybug947]

Justice for Maya and the Kowalski family the new word of the day for jh is ‘accountability’

[@GiselleKlara]

so true- hospitals need to learn they can get creamed for CYOA at the expense of patients

[@colorfulyorkiesbiewers4839]

Justice for maya and her family. I can’t imagine being 10 years old complaining about pain and go to the hospital who supposed to care for you and then never get to see your mom again and your whole life is turned upside down and you don’t know why

[@PearlJamAndBiscuits]

Entirely too much power is given to the medical community

[@arizonalady7569]

Is the leaving against medical advice only in some states or is it nationwide? God this poor family...

[@kimmiewise1044]

​@@arizonalady7569 Not for minors, as Maya was a minor she couldn't consent to leave AMA because she was deemed ineligible for consent. A parent/guardian would have to consent for her to leave AMA which Beata and Jack were immediately disqualified for after a child abuse investigation opened up. So the only person who would have consented to allow her to leave AMA was the social worker in charge of her case who molested Maya while having custody of her so unlikely she would let her victim walk out of the hospital when she had unfettered access where she was. This situation made it impossible for Maya to escape or do anything to defend herself against the actual abuse at the hospital even though she repeatedly asked to go home and see her parents.

[@teijaflink2226]

But why did they decide to lock up a 10 year like a prisoner if they suspected child abuse, shouldn't she have gone to a foster home instead until it's investigated? So weird.

[@flipnap2112]

@@PearlJamAndBiscuits and CPS. they've become tyrants

[@suek.1507]

I have no words to express my utter disgust at the horror this family was put through. May they find the peace they deserve.

[@carolmccullough-kuchar4782]

I am glad she got the financial help she deserves. She suffered horribly. Thank you to the jury for realizing that this child was tortured mentally and physically during this time. This should serve as a warning to other hospitals to protect children from this stuff. Hope they are absorbing this...and make some changes...

[@Shellshellzee]

I'm not familiar with this story. What happened to her? How long was she wrongly detained?

[@x8jason8x]

@@Shellshellzee Almost a week.

[@smxkingalonebeats2895]

@@Shellshellzee Her family began bringing her in to the doctors/hospitals after she started having random pain, her legs began functioning less, and her energy was depleting. She was normally very bubbly and energetic so this was concerning to the family. During the visits the doctors/hospital eventually made assumptions that Beata(Maya's mother) was intentionally making her sick. This caused a chain reaction of events that essentially put this family through hell. "The hospital was found liable on multiple counts of abuse, including false imprisonment, battery and intentionally inflicting emotional distress on both Maya and her mother." They took Maya away from the family, abused her, and caused emotional distress on her mother to the point of suicide. The family was going to win every case they had from the start. Investigations showed clear mistreatment on the side of Dept. of Children and John Hopkins All Children's Hospital. I'm glad the family is being financially compensated, but nothing can ever piece their family back together. Luckily this is one of the times court systems acted properly in favor of those who were wronged.

[@Pandora_369]

​@@x8jason8xTHREE months!!!

[@Pandora_369]

​@@ShellshellzeeMaya suffered from an extremely rare condition and had received Ketamine treatments for it in the past both in Mexico, and in the US. She got extremely ill, and was taken to Johns Hopkins for treatment. A doctor there accused Maya's mother of faking the illness (saying the mother was intentionally making Maya sick in a bid for attention and sympathy). The doc falsely reported abuse to CPS after the family wanted to bring Maya home from JH. The hospital and CPS imprisoned Maya against her will AND her parents' will for OVER THREE MONTHS. Beata took her own life because that's the only way the hospital and CPS would release Maya.

[@Victoria_USA_]

THANK YOU JURY. YOU'VE SPOKEN LOUD AND CLEAR. JUSTICE 4 MAYA ❤💔❤ 🙏🙏🙏 FOR MAYA, KYLE AND JACK IN THE FUTURE TO HAVE A BLESSED AND HAPPY LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏 Maya is comforting her father and brother. Such a soft heart. 💔

[@jaredwoodward919]

No amount of money can ever rectify the loss of a wife/mother from this family. There now should be a criminal case for those that committed the most heinous act against this poor family.

[@LauraWoodall-i7b]

Children's services has been messing up innocent families for far too long, thank God they finally had to be held accountable for their choices. So sorry for everything you endured. And for the loss of your mother. I'm sure shes very proud of all of you and how you never gave up.

[@christophermotyka5384]

Yes it happened to me in Michigan my children were taken from me 😢

[@logictheorist]

The Florida DCFS is not being held accountable for anything. As a state government agency they are exempt from liability.

[@monkeytennis8861]

Stop using two spaces after a full stop, you psycho

[@kenacarl6246]

Meanwhile there's kids literally dying in their care. Smh.

[@PolPot-ef1qq]

Doctors have.

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

I have been an RN for 30 years, 10 as a travel RN all over the country. I did ONE 13 week assignment in the state of Florida. I saw the Baker Act used as a weapon against patients half a dozen times. I confronted these doctors and admins to their face and refused to participate. I did what I could to fight for the rights of "patients"a.k.a. Sovereign human beings. I will NEVER , EVER work in FLA again. I am glad this young girl/woman receive what justice could be done. May God heal her and her family. May there be reforrn in the State of Florida and the U.S. May patients in Florida and all over the country know their human rights and be empowered by this court acknowledging the evil abuse of power of the United States Medical Industrial Complex.

[@lanthanumlanthanium6373]

Follow the money of the medical industry and you'll realize john d rockefeller started the predatory medical system we know of today. It's always them, every... single... time...

[@feelinfroggy8089]

When our kids were young, we had the old school doctors...old males that, bc I was a woman, I didn't know what i was talking about. They had no idea....I'm a sec. Mathematics teacher, that knows how to do her research, based on what my kids' symptoms were. And, I had a baby sister that died back in the early 70's bc the doctors didn't listen to my mom when she took my 5 month old sister in, telling them something is wrong. Not long after, she went to Heaven and they found she had a hole in her heart that could not be repaired. So when I went in, I had my research done for our first, his coloring wasn't right, Dr said it was fine, so I went to the competition of our healthcare dr. They found a hole in his heart. Thankfully, it was on the opposite. Side my sister's was on, but we would monitor it and by 1 he it had closed on its own. Now he is talking to colleges about playing golf for them as he goes to school to become a math teacher. They said the skin that was where we were seeing the discoloration must have been very thin at the time. Anyway, I went back in to our family. Dr again bc we identified he had reflux. This time our family Dr didn't question my concerns, but rather "well what would like us to do." Hahaha, from then on we had a great relationship! He realized I wasn't going away until he listened and I am one to do my research before we come in. We found those wedges did not raise our son at the correct angle to stop the reflux, even with medicine.... However his carseat did! So he slept in what I could find that he would be upright, but strapped in. He was sleeping thru the night at 10 weeks and by 1 he was in his bed! Interestingly, he has not had 1 problem with step or his ears...our daughter who we went thru the same things with had torticollis that we identified early. And again, our doctor was wonderful...we identified it with her, and my ob. Stated he believed she was injured at birth. She was an emergency C-section and I almost didn't make it. He injured her neck, but in talking withy ob, that Dr was already leaving his practice. She was gonna be ok, so we left it be. Lol, my his and asked, when our family dr announced his retirement, "you had him trained, what are ya gonna do now?" Start all over!! But our next family. Dr. Was a woman my age...we were on the same page from day 1! Moms and Dads, don't rely on your dr to diagnose. If something isn't right with your child, look for symptoms and do your research. They may make an educated guess, with all do respect, you are with your child and know them better than anyone. Our daughter could've ended up with one side of her face noticeably higher than the other...it needs to be corrected by age 1. The sooner you seei t and act, the better off they'll be! Sorry this was so long! ;)

[@SammieKCIAFFFLLTGF0303]

Salute.

[@raul_jocson_]

It's a serious flaw in a our system (and people's perceptions) that "medical safety" is believed to justifiably override all personal rights and legal procedures. A person can effectively be incarcerated purely on hearsay and a doctor's opinion. And families can be ripped apart based on the word of a social worker. This arrangement does do some good, but it has also obviously caused much harm. Yet no one seems keen on changing or even looking at the problem.

[@markmckinney9821]

The baker act is immoral.

[@renpilak6048]

She’s clasping her rosaries 📿. It’s so heartbreaking what happened to her, to her mom, and to the rest her family!

[@nenabunena]

Yes I noticed that, 2 rosaries and finally justice!

[@fmm3487]

Im hesitant to comment, but as a child psychologist of 30+ years, I am disgusted and heart sick. Clearly, the professionals were excited by the exotic nature of a munchausen by proxy diagnosis and their egos kept them from actually learning about the disorder. In addition, they don’t seem to understand chronic pain or children. Or parents for that matter. Because the mom was insistent they assumed she was, instead of trying to understand a momma bear who was terrified for her daughter and who has witnessed the medical community fail her daughter over and over. It is also not unusual for little one to complain more to one parent than another, especially they feel safer with one parent or one parent is more validating or nurturing. It does not mean there is a munchausen scenario. God there is so much to say, but I guess in the end, these professionals let their egos and sense of self righteousness dictate how to treat a child. That is a dangerous dangerous game. They should never work with children.

[@mmblue3986]

❤

[@ferencercseyravasz7301]

Allow me to add something to that. I'm in Eastern Europe and I know how things work around here. Here we have a health care system that still isn't completely cured of the post-Communist diseases of being underpaid, highly bureaucratic, centralized and often lacking or disregarding proper procedures. I have no specific information on Poland, but I do on Romania. Here, underpaid and disrespected doctors, nurses often tend to become bitter and disrespectful themselves, they sometimes treat patients not as human beings but as work pieces that arrive on a conveyor belt, an unnecessary nuisance. So parents, relatives of patients know that if they want proper care they need to be extremely assertive and - unfortunately - break the law too. They have to kick in doors, to slam their fist on tables, to swear, yell, threaten with powerful acquaintances if they can, and also to bribe the personnel. If you want clean bed sheets, make sure to line the pockets of the nurse, that's how it goes, it's an open secret. I think that medical personnel in the West need to be at least mildly educated on some cultural differences that they seem to have no idea about (or to often dismiss due to anti-immigrant bias). Beata came from this world, and as soon as she hit that invisible wall, she thought she knew what it was and following her maternal instinct she reacted the only way her cultural background told her to do. Of course, the doctors, nurses saw this as a Karen being unreasonable, aggressive, rude. It was a culture clash involved here. It's not the first, nor the last case. I personally know a case in Sweden, where an Asian woman was forcibly taken to a mental institution after she tore down the wallpaper in her home. Turns out, the wallpaper was red and in her culture red means misfortune. There was some language barrier too, but really nobody cared to ask her why she did what she did, they just jumped to the conclusion that she's crazy. A little sensitivity towards these issues could go a long way. Sorry for being this long, but although I lived for a while in the USA I'm not an American, I cannot do anything to fix this. But you are a child psychologist, maybe you can make some steps to change attitudes, if nowhere else, at least in your immediate environment. Thanks for your attention!

[@mmblue3986]

@@ferencercseyravasz7301 I live in Canada and we are unfortunately, not taught about the cultural differences that might be very important in our interactions with new comers or visitors from other countries. *I know in Canada we are so used to free healthcare..that the conditions you described would be absolutely shocking to 90% of the population including medical staff. *Hopefully we will have Pierre Poilievre as our new Prime Minister in the next election. He is an amazing man who wants to completely transform Canada out of the quasi Liberal dystopian dictatorship we are under at the moment. And I think if you were to write him, he would be very interested in ensuring that our healthcare, government and law enforcement were more educated on this topic…for the betterment of all concerned. Please take care. 🍁

[@MJKeenan30]

They should never work with patients of any age.

[@werm3169]

In addition, Munchausens by proxy is not a recognised medical condition in any diagnostic manuals or resources, primarily due to its lack of definition (there isn't a way to define it that doesn't also define basically all other forms of abuse, in which case its a behaviour, not a disease) and also because of situations precisely like the one we watched unfold. It's also not accepted as a means of prosecution because of how murky it gets. It's a label that has no benefit other than colloquial use to describe a specific nature of abuse and for abuse survivors to communicate what they went through. In all other contexts, it runs the risk of destroying lives as medical professionals and courts of law use it to withdraw care from disabled people and criminalise desperate parents for being stressed and advocating for their kids (literally, those are some of the supposed signs of MBP). Is abuse via making a person sick and subjecting them to medical interventions a thing? Absolutely. Is it a specific pathology? Evidence wouldn't support that idea at this stage. Is it a good idea to treat it as a specific pathology by looking for "signs" using vague, inconsistent criteria that people who don't have "MBP" would meet? Absolutely fucking not. This awful scenario is what happens when we prematurely legitimise a label that hasn't yet been defined in a legal or clinical sense. These doctors were so irresponsible in using that label. I think you're spot on about the doctors feeling excited by the elusive, dramatic label of MBP and that they lack a sufficient understanding of trauma and stress. So much of the harm caused here was due to prejudice and a lack of compassion on the parts of medical professionals, and a total lack of basic training in understanding the psychology of chronic illness and disability. I feel like hospitals need psychologists on board if for nothing else than to get other healthcare professionals to stay in line.

[@tonelowpope293]

She Did All She Could Including Documenting & Recording All! She Took Herself Out To Save Her Daughter! Doing So She Also Saved Others…What A Sacrifice! 🙏🏾 This Has Been A Long Fight The Momma Started! Need To Get Those Judges Too.!!!

[@brookescott9598]

Such tenderness between Maya and Kyle, and Maya and her dad. May these jurors be blessed with peace and joy for choosing good over evil.

[@dirt6593]

This case is horrific. And all this girl wants is her family to heal. Notice how she cries hardest when the verdicts of “yes” are read. She barely bats an eye when this juror is reading the large sums of money. Maya only cares about the justice, and clearing her family’s name.

[@kheventplanner]

I am blown away they actually held that hospital liable! Thank God those jury members had good heads on their shoulders. All the money in the world won't give her her life back or bring back her mom,but I hope it helps her create a brighter future and I hope others hold med institutions responsible thos now instead of being afraid to confront them. This is a landmark case,Maya is one of the strongest, most brave people I've ever heard of!

[@bueller747]

This story was so gut wrenching. All those millions of dollars will never make up for what they went through, especially losing their mother taking her life..

[@marinabrkanovic9530]

But Hospital will invastigate doctors because of Lose a lot of money, that is point

[@goawayfast]

$220 million is not enough, but thankfully justice prevailed. The incompetence and lack of education by "well meaning" "professionals" have destroyed countless lives.

[@Rehd66]

And then the corrupt government taxes them for half of it

[@fhuber7507]

Anything past $5 to $10 million is really just an attempt to go past the insurance coverage and actually affect the responsible parties... It doesn't really affect the life of the person given the money. Unless a person goes to prison for the kidnapping, there's no real justice.

[@h.ofl3503]

John Hopkins will drag out the appeal for years. Most likely the family will settle for a lot less.

[@marieceroberts2261]

As a retired nurse, this breaks my heart! You can feel the pain and anguish coming from this family. The money will never replace what they have lost. I always say to other nurses especially the young and new grads: when children keep complaining to you about pain believe them, then go from there. Listen to them and family members closely so that you can assist in getting a thorough health history. Continue to monitor for additional information. Team work will better assist the physician in coming to a conclusive diagnosis. Sometimes they tell us things that they don’t say to the doctor. My prayers to this family for their continued recovery.

[@kellyredinger5974]

❤❤

[@tommybutler2454]

​@@kellyredinger5974I bet you were a great nurse. I have been in the hospital a few times and the loving care of good nurses was the reason I got better so fast. I know this. I hope people who become nurses hear a calling and don't just do the job for the money. Thank you for doing the job you did. I know it's hard, not all patients have happy endings and get to go home. But it's the care you receive that makes all the difference. I know this. My heart knows this. I felt truly cared for and loved by my nurses, like I had my own sisters and Mom taking care of me. Enjoy your retirement you sweet, earthbound angel. ❤ 🙏

[@Canadianvoice]

Millions of dollars certainly help though. I'd be willing to go through quite a bit if it meant my house could be paid off

[@eileenparslow2060]

​@@Canadianvoice do you honestly think all that money is their main goal????? After hearing what they went through, I'd be surprised if they survive that. Shame on you for thinking so negatively of them.

[@ap8riot931]

I am a retired nurse of 35 years. My core belief as well as my colleagues was always # i in the coarse of our practice... Do no harm. I don't know what in the Hell these Johns Hopkins medical people and administrators were thinking.

[@timjohnston3225]

JUSTICE FINALLY SERVED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY!! I feel your pain and I pray that your future is full of nothing but joy!

[@Flielow]

I guess its tough luck for the Hospital she wasn't ugly.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

Looks like the brother and father had some loss, too.

[@venerablearcanum]

@@Flielow ...or a boy.

[@1956tojo]

Her life will now hopefully be a healing process.... I pray for her...

[@larryscott3982]

I don’t think it’s final. Given the number of separate damage awards, I suspect another 5, 8 or even 10 yrs of appeals by the defendants.

[@zanicar4087]

Doctors and "experts" involved should be disbarred, licenses revoked and put in prison...

[@user-wg3cg8ou2o]

Yes

[@JoeyDurborow]

Yes yes and yes

[@ShredderTainment]

I feel their grief for their mother, who felt unheard. How horrible!

[@SapphireDragonflySpiritual]

Tears of a person whose mother can never be replaced by any dollar amount in the world. God bless you Maya for getting Justice for yourself, your family and your mother. I’m sure she’s absolutely proud of you, sweet girl. I pray this whole family finds some peace ❤🙏

[@bethroesch2156]

This is absolutely gut wrenching. God bless them. No amount of money will EVER replace what they've lost or undo the lifelong damage that's been inflicted on them. I pray they find a way through this. And that this doesn't happen ever again

[@MAGAEATSBOOGERS1]

They keep saying John Hopkins was guilty, it was NAMED doctors who should have been named along with staff and held criminally liable.

[@88pjtink]

The individual prior to me said it. Those tears were not tears of joy from winning a bunch of money. They were tears of relief that this is finally over. Tears from hearing and remembering all of the trauma as the charges were read. and tears of some happiness that the jury BELIEVED them. With all of the horrors that this condition brings (I got it the same year Maya did), it makes it so much worse when people do not believe your pain and symptoms. SO HAPPY SHE WON against that awful hospital staff. The best CRPS awareness month ever.

[@sbg1911]

Yes! she only wanted to hear the verdicts, she did not care about the money

[@marybryner5562]

Right on! 👏🏻

[@shirleywagner8762]

❤

[@mkneely4539]

AMEN

[@beckychicago]

That doctor and the social worker should be jailed for what they did to all the other people!

[@marybryner5562]

Absolutely! Criminal Charges need to be filed ASAP! Get these two - Cathy Bedy AND Sally Smith behind bars where they can never hurt another child and their families again!

[@JL-zn7me]

GOD BLESS THE KOWALSKI FAMILY. Maya’s pain was felt through this entire reading, as was Jack and Kyle’s. The relief of FINALLY being believed and heard was apparent. No amount of money is going to fix what this family has endured, but thank God they have one less thing to worry about. It is well deserved. Rest in peace beautiful Beata. 🙏🏻

[@johnnylego807]

This case will forever stick with me. What a powerful young woman!!! And family! Unfair does not begin to describe this! I’m angered by this case and what has been done to this family, no human should have to experience such tragedy at the hands of our medical system!

[@kellispreppingkitchen]

As a mom of a daughter with a rare disorder, I lived many of these situations, being my child's advocate while dealing with doctors who have god complexes. Thank you for bringing this story into the light. I know no dollar amount will bring back this girl's mom. The mental anguish this family has suffered, there is no dollar amount that will be enough.

[@candybrickwall9601]

Yes. And would you have killed yourself and left your daughter to suffer. Killing her self left Maya to suffer more pain guilt and emotionally abuse for the rest of her life. Killing her self was a selfish act. A mother who loved her daughter would not do such a horrible thing.

[@Shad2k8]

Exactly , Lot of Doctor have God Complex

[@APT420]

​@@candybrickwall9601watch the documentary. I can get behind what you said in any other situation but in this case it was unfortunately a selfless act by the mother. Again, please watch the documentary.

[@kapoof2]

​@candybrickwall9601 you would do well to use more compassion. You don't know what it was like and what she was thinking. Obviously it's a tragedy, but to blame this mother for giving up on a world that was out to get her and her children is just callous as hell.

[@chouseification]

@@maidenthe80sla is spot on... those who claim that suicides are "selfish" in any way are shockingly naive people. You have no idea what else they were dealing with - this may have just been the final straw.

[@ccrisc100]

I just read about this case. Absokutely horrific. Those horrible people killed her mother and tortured her family. 200 million doesn't seem like quite enough.

[@Michael-yd5ry]

You need help with your spelling.🤪

[@jacktravis7179]

​@@Michael-yd5ryit was a typo 🙄

[@Math-in4dd]

please summarize briefly what happened am too lazy to search myself

[@healerscreek]

​@@Michael-yd5ryAnd you need help with your self-righteousness! 😂😂😂

[@RMwhite]

@@Michael-yd5ryanyone who uses that emoji has the mental maturity of a 14 year old school girl.

[@Linda-sq2ti]

I feel this young girls pain . Doctors should never assume abuse when a child has already been diagnosed for a particular syndrom or desease . The jury did their job bringing the truth to light , and justice for Maya and her family .

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

I have to ask what happened? I was hoping the video would show but it isn’t clear. The hospital accused dad of abuse?

[@Kelloggsmokesalot]

I just learned of this case RN and wow 😳😧😢😭 absolutely terrible that this known hospital 🏥 did this to this family

[@elsavandermerwe1191]

Yes can someone fill us in as to what happened, please.

[@mbibe]

@@Catherine.Dorian. In 2016, at just 10 years old, Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for severe pain and was removed from the custody of her parents after staff accused them of "medical abuse." Her mother, Beata Kowalski, hung herself in her garage on Jan. 7, 2016, after going months without seeing her due to the medical abuse allegations, according to the family's attorney, Greg Anderson.

[@StormChaserMommaG]

​@@elsavandermerwe1191Google it

[@tinglelingaling6]

I can't even fathom having to take my life to bring my child home. This is the most selfless thing. All Maya wanted was to be heard and believed. To get her Mother's name cleared. I cried through most of it, but when Kyle started sobbing I lost it. That poor family. I hope they can at least take a deep breath now.

[@SophiaR-wm5bn]

"All Maya wanted was to be heard and believed.": she wanted to be famous and rich as well I believe.

[@tinglelingaling6]

@@SophiaR-wm5bn Jealous much…..WOW

[@SophiaR-wm5bn]

@@tinglelingaling6 nope

[@tinglelingaling6]

@@SophiaR-wm5bn Oh sweetie I wasn’t asking a question I was making a statement.

[@SophiaR-wm5bn]

@@tinglelingaling6 : that was not an answer, that was a stateman. 🙂

[@odeb7924]

I cried when Maya and her brother were crying, so emotional and so so sad. God bless that whole family.

[@rebeccahopper8947]

Thank you to all the jurors who believed this girl. Such a sad tragedy that didn't need to happen. Kept from her parents and lost her momma all because a hospital kept her away from her parents over false allegations. So sorry Maya, that you endured such a horrible thing. You and your family are in my prayers

[@deborahwhit118]

Shame on the USA doctors

[@giakolou2876]

Where did the hospital keep her then?

[@liamhenderson3753]

This was an extremely moving verdict, even for someone (like me) who has no personal dog in the race. I am so glad the Kowalski's got the verdict they deserved. I am very sorry for the loss of your mother/wife x

[@IndustryClassy]

YES YES YES YES...her Mother was the definition of unconditional Love 🙏🏾

[@DrWhom]

not quite

[@jgons]

wouldn't that meant she'd have stuck around for this fight?

[@skydriver5709]

It only took her a couple months to give up. Literally give up.

[@Smuthole]

wtf is that comment ? She literally gave up after a few months.

[@Wendy-po5nv]

Loved her so much she couldn't bare being around for the rest of her life.😂

[@DakodaS246]

Maya, you are one of the strongest women on earth. Your mom would be so proud of you. It couldn't be more fitting that this month is CRPS awareness month. I hope now you can find healing knowing you are heard and believed. Your family should have never had to deal with this pain and suffering. Your courage and commitment has made a difference in protecting children moving forward. Congrats.

[@phrog706]

The jury got this right. God Bless the Kowalski family.

[@beachnutts]

I am so grateful to see this video report! I prayed for her and was so saddened by the outcome for her mother. I pray God has her in His arms and she will see her daughter when her life on earth is completed.

[@OurHearthandHome]

My heart hurts for your family and all you’ve been through. No amount of money will ever make this right. Your momma loved you so much.

[@ernestinetodd7744]

Money the root of all evil

[@cryptidian3530]

Yeah, she would give those 220 million away if it brought her mom back.

[@fakiirification]

no amount of money will bring momma back, but a high enough amount of money will hurt the hospital and make sure they dont do it to someone else, and put other hospitals on notice to not do the same thing unless they want to give money away too.

[@drgnflyangeltruthseeker8556]

​​​@@ernestinetodd7744It is THE "LOVE" OF Money $$ THAT IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL..... 1st Timothy ch.6: vs.10 Sending you LOTS OF LOVE ❤❤❤❤❤🫂🙏

[@victoriaskeerov]

Justice has been served. They should have never lost their mother due to the hospital’s foolishness. may she rest peacefully forever ❤️‍🩹

[@ararey-s2t]

That hospital should be closed down! They’ve done this to hundreds of families!

[@CatalinaFOIA]

💥

[@Nicole-jo6vz]

Yep, read the reviews! Horrible!!!!!

[@cindylopez2994]

Justice did prevail for Maya and her family. This judgment was well long overdue. Watching the documentary on Netflix gave me the insight of this case and the “Hell” this family endured. So happy they got justice and Beata is watching over her family. 🙏😔

[@lorriefinley3129]

Document, document, document. It all comes down to who has the most complete and factual records. And Beatta, being a RN knew this. And was vindicated.

[@cassjagg]

My heart broke during this trial. Maya your Mom would be so proud. I am so very sorry that you and your family went through this. You are of great strength and have your entire life agead! Crying as I write this! We love you Maya!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristenqussar]

God bless you and your family Maya! I also have CRPS and I can’t imagine going through the pain along with going through all that you did and how the hospital treated you and your family!! You finally got justice and I’m SO happy for you!!

[@hope4all366]

🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@SapphirasMama]

I have CRPS and it's a nasty condition.

[@lynnsmith8102]

I have CRPS as well and been medically gaslit for several years. I am literally sobbing while watching this!

[@irismckay6472]

As a lawyer, I am often ashamed of the legal system for the way that families are mistreated due to their ability to stand up to corporations. This is the ugliest result of capitalism that needs to be changed. After watching the Netflix documentary on this case, I have tremendous respect for the incredible job done by the Kowalskis' lawyers, and tremendous respect for the jury to hold the hospital liable. While no amount of money can bring back Beata, this case shows the damage done by two misguided 'professionals'--Dr. Sally Smith and the social worker. Maya, Kyle, and their parents are true heroes. RIP Beata. Naturally, the overpaid and heartless hospital doctors will appeal, and let's pray to God if that happens they lose and justice continues to prevail as it did in this verdict.

[@marybryner5562]

Thank you Counsellor! So good of you to post this Comment here, giving your opinion as a Lawyer!

[@Hellstothenaw]

This has absolutely Nothing to do with Capitalism. It has more to do with government overreach and hospital/doctor negligence.

[@Joe6packAmerican]

Capitalism? No, more like arrogance, God complex. Ask a Dr "why" and watch their demeanor.

[@lizd2943]

A lot of it has to do with Florida privatizing its CPS, creating an incentive to seize more children to get more money, so yes, it is partly about capitalism. @@Hellstothenaw

[@ontariofirs7347]

Actually even in Canada where we hav socialised healthcare, our doctors can be just as corrupt.

[@Trisha_64001]

I watched this documentary tonight and have been sobbing all night. Maya no doubt went through the most horrendous experience but I can't stop thinking about her poor brother as well that experienced his home life falling apart then being there when his mom was found. Him yelling "mommy!" on that 911 call just broke me. I am so glad they received the justice they all deserved.

[@lorismith5369]

Prayers for brother, Kyle, he lived with it all ,too, for many years. He has been there to support his sister. Broke my heart when he cried so hard. He needed to and will need a good mental health counselor to help him navigate his way forward as he heals. A very good man he is- his mother is proud. I will pray for him, also.💙👫

[@ddl4374]

YES.

[@shirleynadia]

So true