Blog | Anapol Weiss

Apr 30, 2026

You trust that your child is safe in your home. They are in their room, on a screen, playing what looks like a harmless game. Maybe it is Roblox. Maybe it is another popular online platform. It feels controlled. It feels monitored. It feels safe. Yet more parents are learning the hard way that these platforms are not just games. They are social environments where strangers can interact with children in ways that are difficult to...

Why Do Some Organizations Ignore Early Warning Signs Of Child Sexual Abuse?

Apr 28, 2026

There is a moment many parents struggle to forget. It is not always the moment something happened. It is the moment they realize something could have been stopped. Maybe your child mentioned something small. Maybe a teacher, coach, or staff member acted in a way that felt uncomfortable but not clearly wrong. At the time, it did not seem serious enough to escalate. Looking back, it feels different. That shift is where many families begin asking the same...

Uber Sexual Assault Verdict: What Does the Second Bellwether Loss Mean for Survivors?

Apr 22, 2026

When a woman reports being sexually assaulted by her Uber driver, the company has a well-worn response. It isn't to accept responsibility. It isn't to investigate and make things right. It is, instead, to put the woman on trial. Attack her credibility. Pull her personal history into a courtroom. Look for anything, including a mental health diagnosis, a substance use issue, or a complicated past, that might give nine strangers a reason to doubt her. Suggest,...

Possible Olympus Scope Case? Consider These Steps

Apr 21, 2026

Anapol Weiss is currently investigating infection claims caused by certain Olympus scope devices. These devices, commonly used during endoscopy procedures, have been linked to serious infections due to alleged design and sterilization issues. If you or a loved one underwent a procedure involving an Olympus scope and developed an infection, you may want to consider your next steps. 1. Pay Attention to Symptoms and Diagnosis Post-procedure infections resulting from contaminated Olympus scopes often involve antibiotic-resistant bacteria which can...

New Olympus Scope Lawsuits: What Patients and Families Need to Know

Apr 20, 2026

Unfortunately, we are seeing an uptick in complications related to Olympus scope endoscopic devices utilized in common gastrointestinal procedures. Across the country, patients are coming forward with claims that these devices exposed them to dangerous, and sometimes life-threatening, infections. The litigation is focused on certain reusable scopes that due to their defective design are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to fully disinfect. These scopes contain internal components that can trap biological material. Even when manufacturer cleaning...

How Olympus Scopes Could Lead to Nationwide Infection Outbreaks

Apr 20, 2026

Olympus Scopes Infection Risk: Why Are Reusable Endoscopes Linked to Serious Outbreaks Across U.S. Hospitals? In hospitals across the United States, reusable Olympus scopes have been linked to serious infection outbreaks. While these devices play a crucial role in many common diagnostic procedures, their design and use have raised serious health concerns. Reusable Olympus Scopes: How Does Their Design Create Infection Risks for Patients? Olympus scopes are specialized endoscopic devices utilized in common gastrointestinal procedures. Each year these...

Injured at Topgolf in Philadelphia? How a Negligent Safety Design Claim May Help You Move Forward

Apr 17, 2026

Indoor golf facilities like Topgolf in Philadelphia have gained popularity across the country, but these “eatertainment” venues aren’t all fun and games. Activities that involve swinging real clubs and hitting real balls can still pose real-world safety risks, even if the targets you’re aiming for are digital. As Philadelphia Topgolf injury lawyers, our attorneys have seen how negligence in indoor golf venues can leave visitors suddenly facing life-altering injuries after what should have been a...

Meta on Trial: What the Landmark Child Safety Verdict Means for Families and Future Lawsuits

Apr 13, 2026

For years, families have asked the same question after something goes wrong online. How could this happen on a platform used by millions of children? Now, for the first time, a jury has given a clear answer. A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for failing to protect children on its platforms and ordered the company to pay $375 million in penalties, marking a major shift in how courts view Big Tech responsibility. This is not just another lawsuit...

Kratom Under Fire: What the Michigan Ban and Growing Health Warnings Mean for Consumers and Future Lawsuits

Apr 10, 2026

Kratom Lawsuit Attorneys: Why Are Doctors And Lawmakers Now Pushing For Accountability? For years, kratom was marketed as a natural alternative. You could walk into a shop, order it online, and assume it was safe because it was widely available. However, that assumption is now being challenged in a serious way. Doctors are raising alarms. Lawmakers are stepping in. And most importantly, questions are being asked about who should be held responsible when consumers are harmed. In Michigan, the...

Did an Olympus Scope Procedure Lead to a Serious Infection? You May Have Legal Options

Apr 6, 2026

If you or someone close to you underwent a colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, enteroscopy, gastroscopy, or ERCP procedure and later developed a serious infection, you are not alone. In many cases, the issue may not stem from anything the hospital did wrong. Across the United States, patients have reported severe infections linked to contaminated Olympus medical scopes. Dozens of individuals have died, while many others have required hospitalization or developed dangerous, drug-resistant infections, even when medical staff followed...