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- 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 - Motorcycle Crashes: 'I Never Saw the Motorcycle'
Oct 30, 2024
Published in The Legal Intelligencer Article excerpt: Every year, lawyers meet with motorcyclists, or their grieving loved ones to talk about the client's horrendous injuries or a death in a motorcycle crash. The story we hear over and over is "I (or my wife/husband/daughter/son) was driving down the road, it was a nice clear day, and all of a sudden, a car turned right in front of me (him/her) and I couldn't stop. The driver just didn't...Read More - When a Defective Product Injures a Person, It is Essential to Hire an Attorney Immediately so the Product is Not Altered
Oct 30, 2024
When a person is injured due to a defective or malfunctioning product, it is imperative to get an attorney involved as soon as possible. Whether it is a vehicle, medical device, or anything in between and beyond, a product put into the stream of commerce for consumers to use should be one that is safe for its intended use. When the product turns out not to be safe and injures the user or someone else, whoever...Read More - 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...Read More - The Role of Social Media in Discovery: Does “Private” Mean Not Discoverable?
Oct 29, 2024
The attorneys at Anapol Weiss are well-versed in the art of procuring and protecting information found on social media sites. We understand what social media information is considered fair game in the eyes of the courts. Perhaps more importantly, we understand how to protect our client’s social media accounts from unreasonable and intrusive requests. With each generation, social media becomes increasingly entwined with our daily lives. As such, it should then be no surprise that social...Read More - 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...Read More - 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...Read More - Crashworthiness in the 2020s
Oct 27, 2024
Published in The Legal Intelligencer Below is a summary of “Crashworthiness in the 2020s,” published in The Legal Intelligencer: Crashworthiness, the obligation for manufacturers to design vehicles that protect occupants during crashes, has evolved since the 1968 Larson v. General Motors case. This duty now extends to many vehicles, including airplanes, buses, trucks, and motorcycles, covering protection in frontal, side, rear-end, and rollover collisions. Vehicle safety features aim to mitigate injuries regardless of seatbelt use or crash...Read More - Depo-Provera Lawsuit Settlements 2024: Most Recent In a Long Line of Litigation Against Unsafe Birth Control Products
Oct 14, 2024
Birth control has been a revolutionary development for women’s reproductive health and autonomy. However, some forms of birth control have also come with serious risks, leading to a wave of lawsuits against manufacturers over the years. From the notorious Dalkon Shield in the 1980s to the more recent Depo-Provera litigation (related to the product’s increased risk of causing brain and spinal cord tumors), the legal landscape surrounding birth control devices and drugs has been fraught...Read More - 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...Read More