In a dramatic turn of events, attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital have filed for a retrial in a Florida court case that awarded $261 million in damages just two weeks ago. The case, which gained widespread attention after being featured in the Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya, accused the medical team at All Children's Hospital of falsely imprisoning and battering 10-year-old Maya Kowalski, which ultimately led to her mother's tragic death by suicide.

The motion for a retrial, filed by the attorneys of All Children's Hospital, centers around alleged misconduct by the jury foreman, Paul Lengyel. According to court documents, Lengyel violated strict conduct rules during the trial by sharing information about the case with his wife, Yolanda Lengyel, who subsequently posted it on various social media platforms. Shockingly, Yolanda Lengyel also attended at least one day of the trial and had access to private attorney discussions with the judge that occurred outside the jury's presence.

During the trial, Yolanda Lengyel was found to have frequently posted YouTube feeds of the proceedings and actively participated in a Facebook chat group that largely supported the Kowalski family. Allegations suggest that she went as far as disclosing her husband's intended questions for witnesses and revealing the contents of a juror note sent during deliberations.

It's worth noting that jurors had been explicitly instructed not to discuss the case or read any media coverage related to the trial. Consequently, the motion for a retrial not only calls for further investigation into the conduct of Lengyel but also seeks to identify any additional instances of possible misconduct.

Nick Whitney, one of the attorneys representing the Kowalski family, has responded to the motion, stating that they will be filing a response by Monday at 4 p.m. However, Whitney declined to provide further comments on the matter.

As this high-profile case continues to unfold, the fallout from the alleged jury misconduct raises questions about the integrity of the initial trial and has cast a shadow over the jury's decision to award $261 million in damages against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. The court will now have to carefully consider the request for a retrial and the potential implications for both the defendants and the grieving Kowalski family.

Only time will tell how this startling turn of events will impact the outcome of the case, but for now, all eyes remain fixated on the Florida courtroom as justice hangs in the balance.