She Just Followed Advice
Connell repeatedly stated that she never intended to hurt her nephew or his father. The case was meant to be a simple matter of homeowner's insurance, but her lawyers advised her to word the suit in this specific way since she was unable to file a suit against the company itself.
Unfortunately, the decision backfired tremendously, leaving Connell at the center of what appeared to be a heartless scandal.
Struggling with the Healthcare System
“From the start, this was a case… about one thing: getting medical bills paid by homeowner’s insurance,” read a statement from law firm Jainchill and Beckert. “Our client was never looking for money from her nephew or his family. It was about the insurance industry and being forced to sue to get medical bills paid.”
That being said, the firm still expressed that they were far from pleased with the case’s outcome—especially the way Connell was being portrayed in the media.