The D.C. Superior Court, in 2018, granted summary judgment on medical negligence claims against a physician and hospital based on the equitable doctrine of judicial estoppel. Janet's motion had argued that the plaintiffs' suit was barred because they had previously filed for bankruptcy without disclosing the potential but not-yet-filed lawsuit on their Schedule of Assets. Only after the bankruptcy court discharged their debts, did they file suit seeking more than ten million dollars. The plaintiffs appealed the judgment arguing that summary judgment required de novo review on appeal with all inferences in the plaintiffs' favor.
"We are extremely pleased that the appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court," said Janet. "The Court agreed with all of our arguments, and its published opinion establishes new law in the District."