‘Take Care of Maya’ family accuses attorneys of taking millions for boats, houses
The Kowalski family previously won a lawsuit against a Florida hospital after claiming they held Maya prisoner as a child. More
June 22, 2026
Maya Kowalski
In a case made famous by the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya,’ the Kowalski family sued Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital after they said the hospital held Maya prisoner as a child, causing her mother to take her own life.
Florida appeals court overturns Maya Kowalski’s $213 million judgment
A Florida appeals court ruled that Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital was immune from some of the claims brought by the Kowalski family. More
October 29, 2025
Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital: ‘Take Care of Maya’ Trial
UPDATE: A judge reduced the judgment for the Kowalski family from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital by more than $47 million. More
January 22, 2024
Countdown Court TV’s Top 5 Trials of 2023
Court TV gave viewers a front-row seat to justice for dozens of trials in 2023, but these five brought in the most viewers on CourtTV.com. More
December 27, 2023
Hospital alleges juror misconduct in ‘Take Care of Maya’ Trial
Attorneys for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital have accused the jury foreperson of inappropriate communication during the trial. More
November 27, 2023
Maya Kowalski accuses hospital of sexual assault after winning lawsuit
Days after winning more than $250 million from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Maya Kowalski has filed a criminal complaint. More
November 13, 2023
Photos show Maya Kowalski out celebrating days after health scare
Days after her attorney said she was not in court because of health setbacks, Maya Kowalski appeared in photos at parties on social media. More
November 1, 2023
Dr. Sally Smith doubles down on Maya Kowalski’s child abuse diagnosis
Dr. Sally Smith, whose name initially appeared on the lawsuit, was removed after settling with the Kowalski's for $2.5 million. More
October 26, 2023