The family of Maya Kowalski, the subject of Netflix’s “Take Care of Maya,” allege that a report of child abuse from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital led to Beata Kowalski taking her own life. The Kowalski’s are suing doctors, the Department of Children and Families, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for $200 million dollars in connection to Beata’s death. According to court documents, the child abuse case against Beata was pushed forward after Maya’s physician confirmed her condition, complex regional pain syndrome, was not the fault of her parents. During the time Beata was separated from Maya, she took her own life.
Trial Moments:
00:00 Court Begins
00:07:15 Judge and Counsel Give Appearances
00:07:48 Arguments Outside The Presence Of The Jury
00:36:27 Defense Witness: Lisa Rek, RN – Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
01:09:25 Plaintiff Cross Exam of Lisa Rek, RN
01:20:08 Defense Redirect of Lisa Rek, RN
01:20:34 Sidebar for Jury Questions
01:26:31 Defense Witness Lisa Rek, RN Answers Jury Questions
01:35:05 Plaintiff Follow-up Questions
01:37:23 Sidebar for MORE Jury Questions
01:40:28 Defense Witness Lisa Rek, RN Answers MORE Jury Questions
01:43:09 Jury Sent on a 10-Minute Break
01:43:47 Arguments Outside The Presence Of The Jury
01:45:24 Court is on a 10-Minute Break
01:56:51 Arguments Outside The Presence Of The Jury
01:59:02 Defense Witness: Mark Anderson – Hospital & Health Administrator
02:45:33 5-Minute Break
02:54:02 Arguments Outside The Presence Of The Jury
03:02:57 Plaintiff Cross Exam of Mark Anderson – Hospital & Health Administrator
03:30:04 Court On Lunch Break
04:51:02 Arguments Outside The Presence Of The Jury
05:07:02 Defense Redirect of Mark Anderson – Hospital & Health Administrator
05:10:58 Sidebar for Jury Questions
05:22:15 Defense Witness Mark Anderson Answers Jury Questions
05:30:55 Plaintiff and Defense Follow-up Questions
05:37:23 Sidebar for MORE Jury Questions
05:40:45 Defense Witness Mark Anderson Answers MORE Jury Questions
05:42:02 Plaintiff MORE Follow-up Questions
05:43:44 Defense Witness: Dr. William – Pediatric Physical Therapist
06:21:50 Plaintiff Cross Exam of Dr. William Cecil – Pediatric Physical Therapist
06:47:13 Defense Redirect of Dr. William Cecil – Pediatric Physical Therapist
06:53:14 Plaintiff Recross of Dr. William Cecil – Pediatric Physical Therapist
06:55:55 Sidebar for Jury Questions
07:21:50 Defense Witness Dr. William Cecil Answers Jury Questions
07:43:03 Plaintiff Follow-up Questions
07:46:41 Defense Video Deposition of Dr. Farhan Malik, DO – Dr. of Osteopathic Medicine
07:57:26 Jury Sent Home Without Finishing the Deposition
07:58:22 Arguments Outside The Presence Of The Jury
08:39:24 Court Adjourned
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I’ve watched this trial about 4-5 times, trying to give the hospital staff the benefit of the doubt. But I have to say, it’s extremely sad how sick in the head some of the testimony was…and scary that they aren’t even aware of it.
Their inability to show even an ounce of empathy or emotion that a patient reports being harmed in their care, and is convinced it’s a ploy for a money making lawsuit – VERIFIES their confirmation bias that existed while Maya was there, and while on the stand.
This wasn’t a mistake or error, it was gross negligence; a lack of any kind of moral or compassionate dignity to the “people” who aren’t part of their “network”.
Their answers proved it – regardless of the questions! Poor Maya, and her Mother, and family. Her awarded damages were only a fraction of her suffering.
Lisa "I don't recall, I don''t recall," she recalled an awful lot when the defense was questioning her, but plaintiff didn't her memory all of a sudden was terrible. I think it is so obvious the defense has told her to use that line when answering questions they don't want her to talk about.
Shapiro is really a ruthless bulldog. I give him props for his professionalism, and his ability to stand up firmly for his client. And he's a new lawyer.
It is funny how the defense's Elaine Bredehoft knock off asked the judge to do something about the plaintiffs laughing, mocking and making funny faces at the defense's witnesses, because that's all I've seen coming from the defense table the entirety of the plaintiffs case. Primarily from her. Haha. I do have to admit though, after saying this, that i am hoping the hospital wins on appeal. They're not responsible for the actions of social services, even though i truly believe hospitals sure supposed to be sanctuary's where the hospital cannot call the police or give personal information of their patients to plover or government services. The state is not a person, therefore, cannot possibly take custody of a child. That's not how the constitution works. We have Liberties, we are Free human beings, created with individual rights by God, not property of the government system. But, according to the rules here, the hospital is not responsible. And there are a lot of shady things about this family. I can't believe they are actually awarded that amount, especially after the defense presented their case.
It is crazy how every defense witness uses the exact same language
What's the reason for stopping the deposition? For some reason Law & Crime is shutting the sound off now so we miss half of what is being said.
I dont really understand why mark Anderson needed to be apart of this trial? He didnt really seem to have any part or importance to this case. I could be wrong but really all he talked about is how a Childs hospital should be run?
Wow, attorney Mr Anderson totally crushed witness Mr Anderson here. Ouch
1:12:30 anderson went straight to the neck XD hahahahahahhaha
Anderson really shines at cross examinations! Amazing job beating down the defenses witnesses
The blonde RN painted a cozy picture of "how they cared for Maya" as though it was Disneyland and Maya was having the "happiest time of her life" in the hospital, until the plantiff lawyers get ahold of them! Lol
I haven't thought one single witness for defense has been credible. The nurse made the hospital sound like a lovely walk in the park, which no one would believe who's been in one. I would have wanted to know who helped Maya brush her hair (answer = not enough people). The discussion on Bedi's evaluations was a snore. No one "exceeds" expectations on reviews. And for her to have a write up, I find it hard to believe she even "met" expectations if she's yelling at people. I really like how the PT therapist "gaslit" us on what we saw in the video. Because what he described is NOT what I saw at all!
Not Mr Anderson saying Mr. Whitney was crying about his questioning 😂
MAYA is faking it. I do not get it. The physical therapy guy seems legit
I cannot stand Mayas leading lawyer
Strike it
Lol i think Jack is sweet on nurse Rek
Maya’s parents would have happily done her laundry….oh…wait…
"i GRACIOUSLY took it"
Whew Anderson was 💩 in his pants!!!!! Loved every bit of it.
I just can’t stand the snotty way the defence speak to the lawyers for the plaintiffs. They’re screwing themselves by behaving higher than mighty and so disrespectful to the plaintiffs. I think they’re going to learn a hard lesson!!
Amazing how defense witnesses are getting absolutely slaughtered.
What we heard in the video is you, Cecil "sir", say "it was better than the last time" so HOW could this be the first time you saw her! Liar liar your face is on fire!
Cecil drink drink before you choke on your lies! 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
With each lie Cecil turns reder and reder, compresses his lips more and more. Clearly aware of his lying A**
It's so beautiful the defense lost SOOOOOO spectacularly. They almost cried like the whiny little Bs they are. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
These hospital unprofessionals are despicable. Absolutely repugnant and despicable.
7:51:52 such smooth editing skillz lol
I bet maya feels really guilty about her mom's death.
I like how everyone said that the judge was biased with the defense side, but now people are saying hes biased for the plaintiffs…. The dude cant win.
He's been really fair.
Man, i used to be totally on Kowalski's side, but day after day of watching this… Im not so much anymore.
Witness Anderson has some major nervous twitches going on… 😂
Came back to rewatch the Mark Anderson testimony after the bomb got dropped Wednesday.
Perhaps the defense attorneys will receive sanctions for providing false information to the jury.
Liars.
I am confused… why couldn’t Mayas mom be allowed to see her daughter under supervision at this time what would have been the issue for not allowing this at any time… that’s just insane to treat the child with this type of what could be considered as punishment to Maya??
I’m so tired of the female defense attorney and dang whining!! It’s childish and not very becoming of an older woman or any woman for that matter! She should be ashamed of herself! I would not want to be her partner and have to hear whining if she doesn’t get her freaking way!!
If you’ve come back after the joint commission bomb, Shapiro asks the questions at the 2:19:40 mark
I wasn’t sure about Anderson at the start of the trial but he really shines on cross. Poor witness Anderson did not do himself or the defense any favours.
I have a son with multiple disabilities included CP, Seizure Disorder and intellectual disability. We had more stays at different hospitals than I like to remember. But ONE thing for SURE, I watched everything they did and what they gave him as far as medications. I asked a lot of questions and got upset many times. I will never forget the time "the team" were trying over and over and over to get a tube down my son's throat while he laid there putting up with it. He finally threw up at one point and I ran to him to turn his head so as not to let him swallow it. They told me to move away. It's devastating to say the least watching your child suffer. Maya's mother was a nurse and had a lot of experience. I can't imagine how desperate and lonely she felt. I think they didn't like her from the beginning and targeted her. Oh I also remember when my son had a spinal fusion and the nurses were changing the bandage on his back. I said please wash your hands well and I got a look from one of them because she didn't like to be told how to do her job. I hope we don't have any more hospital stays, it's heart wrenching when you can't help your child or give suggestions to the nurses or doctors.
Good lord Dr. Cecil turned into a nervous wreck when speaking with prosecution, what a change of demeanor!!
Jeeezuz witness Mr. Anderson oozes sleaze and sketchiness, I wouldn’t trust this man to tell me the time.
Did they bill the insurance for 500 thousand for crps ??
Rek just goes with "no comment"
PT William Siesel is getting nervous during cross questionings 😅
The female defense attorney could not be more unprofessional with her constant and overly dramatic signs of irritation and fatigue. I sympathize with anyone who has to live or work with her.
6:18:36 there are times my skin hurts and it will hurt more when my husband touches it then when I touch it myself… and other times my jeans will hurt my skin so bad just touching the back of my thighs….