'Take Care of Maya' trial: Father takes stand

Jack Kowalski took the stand again in the Kowalski v. Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital trial. Jack is the father of Maya who 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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[@jennifermccoy4046]

To expect someone to go through a 400 page journal while they are on the stand is ridiculous. Why the judge expected that..

[@mycupisfull]

Judge is bias and quite frankly rude to the Kowalskis. Inappropriate, huffing and puffing, red in the face, raising his voice to plaintiffs, acting like they are wasting his time. Its sad and uphauling. Insensitive a55!!

[@wandamauldin3061]

I have CRPS and when I was first having symptoms my doctor referred me to a neurologist. The receptionist from my doctor told the nurse at the neurologist that I was a drug seeker. I had only taken what was prescribed for me. However that followed me for years. This is a horrible disorder that is difficult for an adult to deal with. Then your medical team turns on you and your family because they are too lazy to get complete information before they want to tear a family apart.

[@susanmehrlebrun9439]

I can actually feel this Families pain, & looking @ sweet Maya’s face can make me cry. I totally believe Maya.

[@Nat524Ricci]

This is ridiculous and the judge is clearly on the side of the hospital. Acting exasperated w the Kowalskis. Abhorrent!!!!! I pray to God the jury isn’t tampered with.

[@aedmo1952]

This has just been incredible! Clearly the girl was ill & in pain! The hosp turned into a group of bullies who were working against the parents and not listening to the girl. I hope the parents and the girl get a ton of money and policy changes. I cant believe the social workers deposition/testimony just nuts!!!!!

[@MissShannonMarie]

I pray to God this family gets retribution for the pain and suffering they endured at the hands of this hospital staff and that Kathy Beady Lady

[@Watching4]

I realize you could have settled this manner without court but Jack I just want to thank you and your family for going through this in court I know that you are going to make a huge diuference on the lives of so many many children and families and I know how much pain you and your family have endured but the change you’re gonna be making is so huge and so very very needed. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and thank you from all the future children that would’ve had to go through this for not for you and your family and I’m sorry so sorry had to be you, but I’m so thankful for you so God bless and please have hope that things will be brighter in the future for Mýa and for Kyle and for you

[@little_old_grannydoc]

The plaintiff’s attorney did not prepare his client for examination.

[@sararock7796]

This judge comes off as a jerk towards the Plaintiff's.

[@selmamartin8737]

The family was victimized by the DFS, the hospital, and the legal system including what is happening now.

[@cowenfcukyrslf3173]

The poor dad is soooo nervous trying to find maya little notes

[@awclark3]

Had to stop watch, it was really pissing me off. These people punish the parents and make the children miserable. 😡

[@susanmehrlebrun9439]

I also wish Maya had more support in the courtroom as that can speak volumes.

[@iqherrera]

This is why you do not want to let a judge make a verdict. It’s obvious the judge works for the government, CPS, and the big corporations.

[@Doxiemom2009]

The defense attorneys treat Mr. Kowalski like he is a liar from the get go. Very unprofessional, especially the woman attorney.

[@nic_olamp8481]

This poor man! What he and his family have endured is just awful! But for gods sake, this lawyer of his is awful! Not prepared at all! It’s like it’s his first day on the job! The family deserves better representation!!!! Don’t even get me started on the judge! What garbage!!!!

[@antoinetteespach5831]

Feel so sorry for the dad he did not know to have dates ready, if was me I would fire that attorney, he is of no use

[@the_veronica_k]

30:34

[@loveyourneighbor9354]

What a disregard for this family's feelings and the life of a 9 years old to have brought her mother to hang herself. This is murder of a mother due to their irresponsible medical assessments that this hospital's cold-hearted report brought. The hospital still is completely irresponsible with the truth and have no conscience toward the death of her mother. Sick!