Blog: Sexual Abuse

When Employers Turn a Blind Eye: Miriam Barish is Seeking Justice for a Young Mother Lost to Preventable Violence

Apr 2, 2025

This month marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time when we confront the many faces of violence against women, amplify the voices of survivors, and recommit ourselves to creating a safer world. As a trial attorney at Anapol Weiss and a mother, this month resonates deeply for me—especially as I litigate one of the most heartbreaking negligent security cases of my career. My client, a 28-year-old mother of two young children, was working at a Metro by...

NEWSDAY: Kristen Gibbons Feden Wins $1.6 Billion in Verdicts for 104 Sexual Abuse Victims of Former New York Pediatrician Stuart Copperman

Apr 1, 2025

[Summary of April 1, 2025 Newsday front-page article, “Former Merrick pediatrician Stuart Copperman's sexual abuse judgments total $1.6 billion for 104 women”] Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden has secured a staggering $1.6 billion in verdicts on behalf of 104 women who survived childhood sexual abuse at the hands of former New York pediatrician Stuart Copperman. These verdicts, issued by a New York County jury, mark one of the largest ever awarded in a sexual abuse...

Fighting MD State Government’s Efforts to Squirm Out of Responsibility for Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Case

Apr 1, 2025

In Latest Motion filed in MD Sexual Abuse Cases, Anapol Weiss and Co-Counsel Step in to Stop the State From Dismissing the Claims of Plaintiffs Victimized in Fredrick County When the State government of Maryland sought to deny our clients the chance to seek justice for childhood sexual abuse suffered in a state-run juvenile detention center by filing a motion to dismiss his case, we had to take a stand through further legal filings of our...

An Unfortunate Trend: Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

Mar 26, 2025

Sexual abuse in nursing homes is on the rise across the country. When someone is entered into a nursing home, sexual abuse is one of the last things on their mind—but in actuality, nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to this type of abuse. If sexual abuse is suspected or alleged at a nursing home, it is critical to act quickly and to prevent additional harm and hold the perpetrator accountable. The Most Vulnerable Among Us It...

Maryland Lawmakers Consider Limiting Sex Abuse Lawsuit Payouts – As Reported by Maryland Matters

Mar 25, 2025

Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal that could significantly reduce the amount of damages the state might have to pay in lawsuits brought by victims of childhood sexual abuse. The proposal, part of an ongoing legal and political debate, comes after the state lifted the statute of limitations on such claims in 2023, opening the door for thousands of survivors to file lawsuits. Now, with the potential for billions in payouts, the state legislature is...

For Public Release: Amendments to House Bill 1378 that will reduce remedies to survivors of child sexual abuse that took place in Maryland’s Juvenile Detention Centers

Mar 25, 2025

Issued by Legal Representatives, Including Anapol Weiss, of the 4,000 Plaintiffs Background: Over 4,000 verified survivors of childhood sexual abuse who were victimized by state agents while they were in the custody of the state, through its juvenile detention centers, have come forward to share their trauma. In 2023, the state passed the Child Victims Act (CVA) to address the state’s liability for these abuses and capped damages at $890,000 per occurrence. The State of Maryland is...

Hundreds of Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Maryland Juvenile Detention Centers Rally to Seek Justice Under Maryland’s Laws

Mar 19, 2025

Adults who were sexually abused by State of Maryland employees while in the care of the state’s juvenile detention centers over the last five decades, gathered in front of Baltimore City Hall today to demand that the state stay true to its 2023 pledge to address their injuries. Survivor after survivor stood on the podium, announced their name, and shared their story to the crowd and TV cameras assembled before them. “My name is Nalisha Gibbs and...

Stateline: Thousands Are Suing States Over Sexual Abuse in Juvenile Detention Facilities

Mar 18, 2025

An article in Stateline today, entitled “Thousands are suing states over sexual abuse in juvenile detention facilities,” covers the efforts of adults all over the U.S. as they seek justice for the sexual abuse they endured while in the care of state-run juvenile detention centers. The article reports that lawsuits alleging sexual or physical abuse by juvenile correctional officers and other detention center staff have emerged in more than a dozen states, including California, Georgia,...

The New York Times: Complaints Filed by Firms, Including Anapol Weiss, Against Alexander Brothers Following Federal Indictment

Mar 7, 2025

Following a federal indictment in December 2024 charging the Alexander Brothers – Oren, Tal, and Alon – with sex trafficking and assault, there have been a growing number of civil lawsuits filed against the real estate firm, including those spearheaded by Anapol Weiss. The New York Times recently reported on the surge in legal actions seeking justice for survivors of these horrific alleged crimes. The brothers, formerly prominent figures in luxury real estate, are accused of...

Maryland's Continued Delays in Addressing Juvenile Detention Center Abuse Cases Hinder Justice for Survivors

Mar 5, 2025

This week, the State of Maryland has once again sought to delay justice for sexual assault survivors. Attorneys at Anapol Weiss represent these survivors in their cases against the State of Maryland for the alleged abuse they suffered as children at state-run juvenile detention centers. Despite having ample time since the initial filings in 2023 to address these serious allegations, this week the State filed motions requesting further extensions, purportedly to facilitate settlement discussions. This...