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.

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...

Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuits Likely in Australia

Dec 30, 2024

ABC News has reported that Australian women who developed meningioma tumors after Depo-Provera are considering filing a class action against Pfizer. Excerpts: Chanel Stuart-Clarke was just 31 when doctors discovered by accident she had a 15mm brain tumour. The 33-year-old is one of many women globally questioning whether their use of a popular contraceptive called Depo-Provera contributed to the development of their brain tumour. In March, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a major study which found women...

Depo Provera Lawyer at Anapol Weiss Files MDL Petition for Litigation

Dec 19, 2024

Philadelphia, PA – Anapol Weiss has filed a petition before the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) seeking to consolidate all federal lawsuits involving Depo-Provera (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate), a contraceptive injection linked to the development of cerebral meningiomas. The motion was filed on December 10, 2024. The petition requests that the pending cases, currently scattered across multiple federal courts, be transferred for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. Depo Provera lawyer Anapol Weiss proposes the...

Anapol Weiss Secures $317.5 Million in Verdicts for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Dec 16, 2024

Anapol Weiss attorneys Kristen Gibbons Feden and Emily Ashe recently achieved a significant legal victory, securing $317.5 million in verdicts for 17 women who survived childhood sexual abuse by former Long Island pediatrician Stuart M. Copperman. Copperman’s medical license was revoked in 2000 after multiple women came forward, accusing him of sexually abusing young female patients over decades. However, he was not criminally charged at that time. In 2019, New York’s Child Victims Act allowed survivors...

Why This Christmas, It’s Time to Rethink ROBUX

Dec 14, 2024

As the holidays approach, many parents find themselves searching for the perfect gifts for their children. For kids who love gaming, ROBUX—the virtual currency of Roblox—may seem like an easy choice. However, recent findings by Hindenburg Research raise serious concerns about the Roblox platform, describing it as an “x-rated pedophile hellscape.” As responsible parents, it’s essential to prioritize our children’s safety, even in virtual spaces. This year, why not consider alternative gifts that foster creativity,...