Blog: Mass Torts
- The Importance of Mass Tort Actions in Cases Like Quartz Countertop Silicosis
Dec 5, 2024
In recent years, quartz countertops have gained immense popularity for their sleek appearance and durability. However, a darker reality has emerged: the production of these engineered stones has led to deadly cases of silicosis among workers exposed to silica dust. The tragic story of Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old father of three who was given weeks to live due to silicosis, has brought this crisis to national attention. His harrowing experience was featured in PEOPLE magazine, highlighting...Read More - Guide to Roblox Lawsuits and How to Sign Up
Dec 4, 2024
Roblox, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing gaming platforms, has been accused of failing to protect its young users from harmful and predatory content. In 2023, Anapol Weiss attorneys Alexandra Walsh and Pat Huyett filed a class action lawsuit against Roblox on behalf of families who were misled by Roblox’s deceptive advertising and suffered financial harm as a result. Then in the summer of 2024, Hindenburg Research issued a damning report against Roblox, concluding that Roblox...Read More - From a Judicial Clerkship to Taking on Big Pharma
Dec 2, 2024
Tyler Davis recently joined Anapol Weiss as an associate, working on the transvaginal mesh litigation. This litigation is focused on having pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, and Coloplast take responsibility for the mesh implants they made to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women. The mesh products they sold were not needed – there are alternative surgeries and non-surgical treatments for these conditions, and the mesh products cause life-altering...Read More - Hindenburg Report on Roblox: “X-Rated Pedophile Hellscape”
Dec 2, 2024
Key Findings and Implications The recent Hindenburg Research report on Roblox Corporation used these words to describe what it found during its in-game research: “an X-rated pedophile hellscape, exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content and extremely abusive speech.” The report noted as well that The National Center on Sexual Exploitation in 2024 labeled Roblox “a tool for sexual predators, a threat for childrens’ safety”. At Anapol Weiss, we are dedicated to holding corporations accountable when their...Read More - Roblox’s Safety Overhaul: Progress Arrives Too Late for Countless Families
Nov 19, 2024
Roblox, a platform widely celebrated for its popularity among children and teens, has long harbored a darker underbelly. Despite its recent announcement of new safety features aimed at protecting young users, these measures arrive after years of chilling reports detailing how predators, explicit content, and exploitation have infiltrated the platform. For too many families, Roblox became a digital hunting ground where children were exposed to unimaginable harm. While the new safety efforts are a step...Read More - Safety in the Skies: The Role of Our Courts
Nov 19, 2024
The article "Safety in the Skies: The Role of Our Courts," written by Anapol Weiss shareholder Larry E. Coben and published in The Legal Intelligencer, discusses the Ninth Circuit’s recent holding regarding the judiciary's role in adjudicating air traffic control (ATC) negligence claims following aviation tragedies. The Federal Aviation Administration oversees air traffic control, which is generally effective in preventing crashes during takeoff and landing. However, when accidents occur, courts must determine if ATC personnel acted...Read More - 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...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 - Understanding Ozempic Injuries and Your Legal Options for Compensation
Sep 18, 2024
Ozempic, a medication commonly prescribed to manage Type 2 diabetes, has gained attention due to its potential side effects and associated health risks. If you or a loved one has experienced injuries caused by Ozempic, it’s important to know that you may be eligible to recover compensation through mass tort litigation. In this blog, we’ll explore what Ozempic is, the injuries it can cause, and how a mass tort lawyer at Anapol Weiss can help you...Read More - PFAS Contamination in Your Water? Anapol Weiss Can Help You Secure Compensation
Aug 27, 2024
The widespread contamination of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water supplies across the United States has sparked significant public health concerns. Often referred to as "forever chemicals," these toxic substances—such as PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid)—are linked to life-threatening conditions, including cancer, liver damage, and developmental delays in children. If PFAS contamination in your water supply has caused serious health issues for you or a loved one, the dedicated mass tort...Read More