Civil Lawsuits

Civil cases refer to legal disputes between two or more parties stemming from non-criminal matters, such as contract or property disputes, personal injury claims, or family law matters like divorce and child custody.


A woman holds her hand to her mouth while she sits in a chair
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Exterior of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
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A woman appears on camera in front of a window
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Dr. Kirkpatrick, who diagnosed Maya Kowalski with CRPS.
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Dr. Anthony Kirkpatrick testifies on behalf of the Kowalski family.
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split screen shows maya kowalski testifying and her attorney asking questions
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a woman holds her hands to her face as she cries in court
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Maya Kowalski describes her pain.
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Maya Kowalski on the stand.
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Jack Kowalski re-takes the stand.
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A woman who has CRPS explains the condition.
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Former American Idol finalist Syesha talks to Court TV.
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stills from surveillance videos show a girl in a hospital bed
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A man in a suit sits on the witness stand
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A man in a gray suit with a pink tie testifies in court
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A physical therapist is shown helping a child to stand upright
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A man in a tie sits in front of a monitor and testifies in court
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A man in a suit and a young blonde woman speak to the camera
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A blonde woman sits on the witness stand
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Joe Jonas, left, and Sophie Turner appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
a young man in a suit testifies in court
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A man in a beard and suit sits in court
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a sad blonde woman sits in court
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‘Take Care of Maya Trial’: Day 1

The jury heard opening statements as the Kowalski family sues Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for a case that led to a documentary. More

September 21, 2023

Attorney Gregory Anderson, representing the Kowalski family, delivers the plaintiff's opening statement.
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Joe Jonas, left, and Sophie Turner appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Howard Hunter delivers the defense opening statement.
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Family photo of father, mother and two children
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Cory Fleming on 9/14/23.
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A group gathers around a microphone