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- Marni S. Berger Shares Essential Insights on Representing Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
May 1, 2024
In a recent publication in the Legal Intelligencer, Marni S. Berger, a distinguished partner at Anapol Weiss and an advocate for sexual abuse victims, outlines "10 Steps for Success in Representing a Victim of Childhood Sexual Abuse." This guide is a vital resource for legal professionals navigating the complexities of such sensitive cases. Berger emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundational relationship with clients and limiting their exposure to the stresses of legal proceedings. Her...Read More - What Are Your Rights After a Power Line Electrocution Injury in Pennsylvania?
Apr 30, 2024
Power line electrocution injuries are more common than many people realize. These accidents can happen in an instant, and the effects can last a lifetime, leaving victims and their families often facing not just severe physical injuries but deep emotional and financial hardships as well. This blog aims to guide you through the essential steps to take after a power line electrocution, the nature of these injuries, your legal rights in Pennsylvania, and how legal...Read More - NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL: Powerhouse Duo Win Six CVA Verdicts in One Week, Totaling $157 Million
Apr 10, 2024
The New York Law Journal has reported that Kristen Gibbons Feden, head of the sexual abuse survivor department at Anapol Weiss, and Mike Della, a partner at Gruenberg Kelly Della, won “a string of six verdicts in just one week—totaling $157 million in damages—against a former Long Island pediatrician accused of serial sexual abuse against children spanning decades.” The New York Law Journal quotes Feden as noting that the amounts awarded make their clients feel seen: “It’s...Read More - UPDATE: Proton Pump Inhibitor Litigation (“PPI”) – Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, Dexilant
Apr 8, 2024
In August of 2017, this Multi-District Litigation (“MDL”) was assigned to the Honorable Claire Cecchi in the District Court of New Jersey. As of August of 2023, there were approximately 12,500 cases pending in the MDL, making the PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) MDL the 5th largest in the country. The crux of these claims involve the failure of the defendant-manufacturer pharmaceutical companies to warn patients and healthcare providers about the risk of serious kidney injury associated...Read More - NEWSDAY: Kristen Feden Wins Three Verdicts, Totaling $71 Million, in a Single Week
Apr 5, 2024
Kristen Feden of Anapol Weiss, renowned for her impactful closing argument in the Bill Cosby case and her remarkable back-to-back 8-figure verdicts totaling $10.5M and $22M on a single day in 2023, has achieved another extraordinary feat. Within the span of a single week, she secured three additional 8-figure verdicts, amounting to a staggering $71 million. These verdicts, amounting to $27M, $22M, and $22M respectively, were rendered in early April 2024 against New York pediatrician Stuart...Read More - Lawsuits Against Foreign Manufacturers: Difficulties Obtaining Jurisdiction
Apr 5, 2024
Published: The Legal Intelligencer Every day, consumers, workers, and sports enthusiasts use products made in other countries and then imported to the United States. Imports of consumer goods to the United States reached an all-time high in 2022. Americans’ reliance on and use of products designed, manufactured, and then imported to the U.S. from overseas creates significant legal issues when a consumer is injured, maimed, or killed using one of these products. One very profound legal...Read More - NEWSDAY: Anapol Weiss Shareholder Wins $27 Million Verdict
Apr 2, 2024
Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden, known for her closing argument in the Bill Cosby case and for the two 8-figure ($10.5M and $22M) verdicts she won on the same day in 2023, has won another 8-figure verdict, this time for $27 million. The $27M verdict was against New York pediatrician Stuart Copperman, accused by the plaintiff of sexually abusing her when she was a girl and young woman. This is the second judgment Feden has...Read More - Discrimination In Maternal Healthcare Is Real
Mar 27, 2024
It was reported this morning that former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson passed away unexpectedly after giving birth to a stillborn infant. Anderson’s cause of death was stated to be sepsis, and little is being reported at this point about the cause of the infection, the specific prenatal care she was receiving, or the cause of her child’s death. Anderson was a health advocate who placed great importance on all persons having access to...Read More - Forum Selection—Forum Non ‘Convenience’: No Need for ‘Corrective Action’
Mar 20, 2024
Published in: The Legal Intelligencer Summary: Despite the underlying motivations, or perhaps because of them, the legal grounds for a request to change venue based upon “forum non conveniens” has evolved into a war of words in which our trial courts are asked to decide whether the plaintiff’s selected forum is “vexatious” or “oppressive,” or merely “inconvenient” to the defendant. ...Read More - The Vital Role of Bilingual Attorneys in Personal Injury Cases
Mar 13, 2024
In today’s multicultural society, the ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages is more than a skill—it’s a necessity, especially in the legal realm. Anapol Weiss proudly highlights its commitment to serving diverse communities through its team of bilingual attorneys. This blog post delves into why bilingual attorneys are critical in personal injury cases. Effective Communication: Understanding and navigating personal injury law can be daunting for anyone, especially those who are not native English speakers. Bilingual attorneys...Read More