Renowned hospital in St. Petersburg found liable for wrongful separation in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya."
Renowned hospital in St. Petersburg found liable for wrongful separation in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya."
$261M in Damages
The medical center faces a total penalty of $261 million for various offenses, including video surveillance and inappropriate conduct towards Maya Kowalski.
Misconduct Unveiled
Hospital staffer accused of misconduct, including kissing and inappropriate contact with the then 10-year-old patient.
Maya's mother Beata Kowalski's demand for ketamine treatment for her children, leading to doctors' scepticism and suspicions of Munchausen by proxy syndrome.
Hospital staff contacts authorities, alleging Beata Kowalski suffering from Munchausen by proxy, resulting in Maya being made a medical ward of the state.
Hospital staff contacts authorities, alleging Beata Kowalski suffering from Munchausen by proxy, resulting in Maya being made a medical ward of the state.
Tragic Outcome
Tragic Outcome
Distraught over the separation and facing accusations, Maya's mother, Beata Kowalski, takes her own life.
Distraught over the separation and facing accusations, Maya's mother, Beata Kowalski, takes her own life.
court finds the hospital liable for her mother's death..
court finds the hospital liable for her mother's death..