Blog: Catelyn McDonough
Catelyn McDonough joined Anapol Weiss as an associate in 2016 and focuses her practice on pharmaceutical and medical device mass tort litigation. Catelyn is a zealous advocate for women all over the country and now focuses her practice on securing settlements against transvaginal mesh manufacturers.
- Paving the Way for Future Female Litigators
Apr 17, 2025
Paving the way for future female litigators involves a mix of systemic change, mentorship, advocacy, and visibility. The Women’s Health Litigation Team at Anapol Weiss is led by a nationally recognized group of female attorneys, who actively mentor younger female attorneys. I had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the Society of Women Trial Lawyers conference in New Orleans, held April 10–13, where we explored the topic of “Paving a Path for Future Female...Read More - Retrieving Your Own Medical Records During Litigation
Apr 16, 2025
When involved in litigation with any Anapol Weiss attorney, your medical records often play a crucial role in supporting your case. Accessing these records can provide key evidence, helping to establish the extent of injuries, pre-existing conditions, and the overall impact on your health. However, navigating the process of retrieving your medical records can sometimes be challenging. Here’s what you need to know. Understanding Your Legal Rights Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you...Read More - The Disparity in Women’s Healthcare in the United States: A Crisis in Equity
Apr 7, 2025
Healthcare in the United States is a complex and often controversial topic, with many systemic disparities affecting different populations. Among the most glaring inequities is the gender gap in healthcare—where women, despite making up more than half of the population, face significant barriers to accessing quality medical care. From reproductive health restrictions to higher insurance costs, and from gender bias in medical research to racial and socioeconomic disparities, the challenges are widespread and deeply entrenched...Read More - The Importance of the Statute of Repose in Products Liability Lawsuits
Jan 17, 2025
When consumers purchase products, they trust that these items are safe and effective for their intended use. However, defects and malfunctions sometimes occur, leading to serious injuries or damage. Products liability law allows consumers to seek compensation for harm caused by defective products, holding manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable. Among the legal concepts central to products liability litigation is the statute of repose—an often misunderstood but critical doctrine that significantly impacts both plaintiffs and defendants. What...Read More - Understanding Transvaginal Mesh Complications
Nov 6, 2024
Anapol Weiss has been successfully litigating cases involving the use of defective transvaginal mesh (TVM) against various manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, Bard, Boston Scientific, and Coloplast. New cases are filed on an ongoing basis because these manufacturers continue to make TVM products even though they have paid enormous amounts out in settlements for women who were injured by TVM products in the past. Purpose of Vaginal Mesh in Medical Procedures Vaginal mesh may be used to...Read More