Appeals court reverses $208M judgment against Florida hospital in 'Maya' case

An appeals court overturned a $208 million judgment against Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital in the notable Maya case highlighted by a Netflix documentary.

• The Florida appeals court ruling reversed a civil jury trials decision that found Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment.
• The case gained national attention through the documentary film Take Care of Maya on Netflix, which detailed the familys battle against the hospitals actions.
• The original jury awarded $208 million in damages, citing allegations of child abuse related to the hospitals treatment of Maya, a young patient.