Blog: Anapol Weiss

Anapol Weiss is a top-rated national personal injury firm with a reputation for winning big. Our trial attorneys are leaders in medical malpractice, women's health litigation, personal injury, and mass torts cases. As a female majority-owned firm with a deep bench of experienced, determined trial attorneys, we are compassionate with our clients and fierce in the courtroom.

Anapol and Cotchett File Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Over Alleged Role in Child Sexual Exploitation

Feb 20, 2025

Lawsuit claims platforms facilitated the criminal victimization of a 13-year-old child. SAN MATEO, CA – Anapol Weiss has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc., accusing them of enabling the sexual exploitation of a child. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy also represents the plaintiff. The case, Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., and DOES 1-50, alleges that the $27 billion kids’ gaming giant Roblox and the...

The Warnings Signs of Sex Trafficking That No Business Institution Should Ever Overlook

Feb 19, 2025

With National Human Trafficking Prevention Month just behind us and sexual assault awareness month approaching, there is no time like the present to place the world on notice of the actual or constructive notice victim’s rights lawyers must establish to successfully litigate sex trafficking cases against criminal operators and networks like hotels, motels, gentleman’s clubs, and other businesses. Holding Businesses Accountable Under Pennsylvania Law Victims of sex trafficking are often times children between the ages of 12...

Breaking the Silence: 800 Survivors Reveal Decades of Abuse In Illinois Juvenile Detention Centers

Feb 11, 2025

IMAGE SOURCE: On February 10, Anapol Weiss and co-counsel took a significant step forward in their relentless pursuit of justice for survivors of systemic sexual abuse against the Illinois juvenile detention facilities. With the filing of an additional 133 complaints, the total number of lawsuits now stands at 800, highlighting the widespread and long-standing nature of this crisis. These lawsuits stem from harrowing accounts of sexual abuse suffered by minors while they were housed in government-run...

Parents, Beware: Here's How Your Child Might be Hiding Their Roblox Account From You

Feb 10, 2025

Kids wanting to maintain their privacy from their parents is nothing new. However, as a parent, you’re right to be concerned about whether or not your child is playing Roblox. Roblox is an online platform designed for creative play and connectivity. Users come together to create and play games, buy virtual items, and connect with other players. Millions of children across the world play Roblox on a daily basis. With recent discoveries of predatory behavior on the...

Objections Mount Against J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy Plan

Feb 4, 2025

The fight for justice continues for the thousands of women who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products. With growing opposition to J&J’s $10 billion bankruptcy plan through the use of its Red River construct, the U.S. Trustee and multiple insurers have raised concerns over its "irregularities and fairness" —citing last year’s Supreme Court ruling in Purdue Pharma, which invalidated similar non-consensual releases. Richard Golomb, of counsel to Anapol Weiss, was quoted in...

Nine Depo Provera Lawsuits Filed Against Pfizer on Behalf of Women Diagnosed with Meningioma Tumors After Using Depo-Provera: Anapol Weiss Update

Jan 31, 2025

Philadelphia, PA – Anapol Weiss, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in complex pharmaceutical litigation, has filed multiple lawsuits against Pfizer Inc. on behalf of women who developed intracranial meningioma tumors following prolonged use of Depo-Provera, the widely prescribed contraceptive injection. These Depo-Provera lawsuits, filed in federal courts across the United States, allege that Pfizer failed to adequately warn patients and healthcare providers about the risks associated with Depo-Provera despite longstanding scientific evidence linking the...

"Free" Gaming Isn’t Free: The Real Costs of Letting Kids Play Roblox

Jan 20, 2025

When your child first discovers Roblox, it seems innocent enough. After all, it's free to download and play. But as many parents have learned the hard way, "free" can come with significant hidden costs – it can cause both financial and psychological harm. This guide will help you understand the real price of Roblox gaming and how to protect your family. While Roblox is technically free to play, its economy revolves around Robux, the platform's virtual...

From Fun to Financial Pressure: How Roblox Monetizes Young Players

Jan 13, 2025

Roblox's monetization strategy leverages powerful psychological triggers that particularly affect young players, transforming casual gaming into potential financial pressure for families. The platform's virtual currency, Robux, creates an artificial economy designed to maximize engagement and purchases. To kids, buying Robux may be all fun and games, but parents need to be aware that your child is being monetized as they play. The Robux Psychology How are children being monetized by Roblox? The platform's virtual currency system obscures...

Warning Signs and Delayed Diagnosis: Navigating Depo-Provera Meningioma Claims

Jan 8, 2025

In a perfect medical system, meningioma would be quickly detected so treatment can begin as soon as possible. However, the frequent delay between initial symptoms and meningioma diagnosis raises significant concerns about the lack of medication warnings impeding patient monitoring. The reality is, many Depo-Provera users experienced symptoms months or even years before receiving proper diagnosis. Studies have shown that extended use of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) may be associated with the development of meningiomas. While early...

Generation Online: The Hidden Cost of Social Media Addiction

Jan 6, 2025

Social media platforms' endless feeds and social features can create an immersive environment that makes them irresistible to teens. However, a recent study has discovered the alarming truth about how social media platforms are rewiring teen brains. Recent research from the University of North Carolina, published in JAMA Pediatrics (2023), found that frequent social media checking in teens is associated with increased sensitivity in brain regions responsible for social reward and emotional processing, potentially making it...