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.

It’s Time for the Troubled Teen Industry to Face Reality

Nov 20, 2024

Paris Hilton's Testimony: A Catalyst for Change When most people think of Paris Hilton, they picture the glamorous socialite of The Simple Life. But Hilton’s teenage years were anything but glamorous. She has bravely come forward as a survivor of abuse in the troubled teen industry, shedding light on a dark reality that has been overlooked for far too long. Her courage is a wake-up call, demanding that we confront the systemic failures that have allowed...

Ozempic and NAOIN – The American Academy of Ophthalmology Issues Statement

Nov 17, 2024

“A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be at higher risk of developing an eye condition that can cause blindness.” That is the first sentence of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) news release issued in response to the Harvard study published on July 3, 2024 in JAMA Ophthalmology: The eye condition, called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (“NAION”), happens “when blood flow to the optic nerve...

Litigating Prison Abuse: Addressing Assault Cases Behind Bars

Nov 12, 2024

The Reality of Prison Abuse Beyond Inmate Violence While prisons are commonly portrayed in the mainstream media and Hollywood as hotspots for inmate-on-inmate sexual and physical abuse, prison staff are also responsible for abusing inmates. A December 2022 bipartisan U.S. Senate report documented the sexual abuse of female inmates in federal prisons and the disproportionate number of sexual assaults female inmates face in comparison to their male counterparts. The report found that female inmates were abused in...

Civil Justice for Crime Victims: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Safety and Security Failures

Nov 7, 2024

By: Miriam Benton Barish and Robert G. Devine, Jr. Understanding Compensation Rights for Crime Victims on Business Premises Tragically, innocent people are injured or killed as a result of criminal conduct by others. When crime occurs because of the failure to provide adequate security by the owner or operator of a premises, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Justice for Victims of Violent Crimes on Company Property Presently, the attorneys at Anapol Weiss represent the Estate of Leslie...

Violence Against Women Act -- We Have More Work to Do

Oct 30, 2024

At Anapol Weiss, a female majority-owned firm, we are dedicated to standing up for women who have suffered violent sexual abuse, particularly within the confines of their own homes. Our commitment goes beyond mere advocacy; we seek justice, protection, and lasting change for these survivors. This year marks a significant milestone with the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), enacted in 1994 with bipartisan support as part of the Violent Crime Control...

Anapol Weiss Files Depo Lawsuit Against Pfizer Over Alleged Meningioma Tumors Link

Oct 28, 2024

San Francisco, CA – October 28, 2024 – The law firm of Anapol Weiss, known nationally for its leadership in mass tort litigation, today announced the filing of a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of Kathleen Fazio, a 56-year-old California woman, against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Inc. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, alleges that Fazio developed an intracranial meningioma (brain tumor) as a result of her use...

U.S. News and The Guardian Report: Depo-Provera Associated with an Increased Risk of Tumors

Oct 28, 2024

The excerpts below from The Guardian and U.S. News provide essential information about the French study, announced in March 2024, that found an increased risk of brain and spinal cord tumors to be associated with prolonged Depo-Provera use. The study is referenced in Depo Provera brain tumor lawsuits filed against pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer. Anapol Weiss filed its first complaint against Pfizer on October 28, 2024, on behalf of a California woman who used Depo-Provera over...

A Lifetime of Legal Battles Against Dangerous Products

Oct 10, 2024

Tracy Finken Magnotta, Anapol Weiss Women’s Health Ligitation Team I Have Spent My Career Holding Companies Accountable for Marketing Unsafe Products and Failing to Disclose the Serious Risks to Consumers However, time and again, we see these companies prioritizing profits over safety. Billion-dollar products are marketed without proper warnings and the result is often catastrophic. Over the past 25 years, I have been passionate about representing women and children for the life-changing injuries they have sustained and...

Depo Provera Long Term Side Effects & How to File a Lawsuit

Oct 9, 2024

Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate), a long-acting contraceptive injection, is used by millions of women worldwide. While exact numbers can vary by region and over time, as of recent estimates: Global use: Around 20 million women worldwide have used Depo-Provera. United States: Approximately 1.6 million women use Depo-Provera in the U.S. annually. This accounts for about 3% of women using contraception in the country. Recent research has exposed serious Depo Provera long term side effects, giving rise to legal action...

Pfizer and Depo-Provera: Another Example of a Company Failing to Warn Women About Risks in Products and Medicines

Oct 7, 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of how certain companies have failed to adequately warn female consumers about the risks associated with their products and medicines. From pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, several high-profile cases have highlighted the negligence of corporations in protecting women’s health. The most recent example is Pfizer’s failure to warn millions of users of Depo-Provera about the injection’s increased risk of causing brain and spinal cord tumors (meningiomas). When research revealed...