what is the kowalski case

The Kowalski case refers to a legal battle involving Maya Kowalski and her family against Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital. Maya and her family sued the hospital for more than $200 million after her mother took her own life following accusations of Munchausen-by-proxy and other abuse charges. The case involved allegations of false imprisonment, battery, and intentionally inflicting emotional distress on Maya and her mother. The jury found the hospital liable on all counts, and Maya was awarded a total of more than $260 million in damages, including punitive damages. The case has gained significant attention, including a Netflix documentary titled "Take Care of Maya".