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- Federal Lawsuit Alleges Systematic Civil Rights Abuses at the Maine Youth Center
May 18, 2026
Summary: Anapol Weiss and co-counsel have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Maine Department of Corrections employees and contractors physically assaulted, sexually assaulted, isolated, and retaliated against children detained at the Maine Youth Center during the 1990s. The plaintiffs claim they suffered severe and lasting trauma from years of alleged abuse and constitutional violations at the state-run juvenile detention center. Lawsuit Alleges that Dozens of Staff Members at the Maine Department of Corrections Physically Assaulted, Sexually...Read More - Anapol Weiss and Andrews & Higgins File Federal Lawsuit Alleging Roblox Developer Groomed 15‑Year‑Old Before Paying Uber Driver $1,000 to Kidnap Her
Apr 27, 2026
Summary: Anapol Weiss and Andrews & Higgins have filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox, Discord, and Uber, alleging that the companies failed to act on clear warnings about a known online predator who used their platforms to groom, abduct, and sexually assault a 15-year-old girl. The lawsuit claims Arnold Castillo, a prominent Roblox developer known online as DoctorRofatnik, used Roblox and Discord to build trust with the minor before arranging for an Uber driver to...Read More - Anapol Weiss Files New Cases in Roblox MDL Alleging Ongoing Risks to Children from Platform Design
Apr 22, 2026
Summary: New complaints highlight how platform features enable contact between minors and adult predators across gaming and social media platforms. Anapol Weiss has filed new lawsuits in the ongoing Roblox multidistrict litigation, alleging that platform design features on Roblox and Snapchat expose children to sexual exploitation. The cases describe how adult predators use these platforms to contact and groom minors, often moving conversations between apps to escalate abuse. These filings add to broader claims that...Read More - Federal Jury Finds Uber Liable in Second Consecutive Bellwether Sexual Assault Trial
Apr 21, 2026
Summary: Anapol Weiss Served as Lead Trial Counsel in Both Plaintiff Bellwether Victories Amid Thousands of Pending Cases. Anapol Weiss played a leading role in securing two consecutive plaintiff victories in early bellwether trials against Uber, including a recent verdict finding the company liable for a driver’s sexual assault. The decision adds to growing scrutiny over Uber’s safety practices and strengthens claims brought by thousands of survivors whose cases are still pending. Philadelphia, PA (April 21,...Read More - Anapol Weiss Lawsuit Alleges Roblox, Discord, and Snap Enabled Sexual Exploitation of Minor Through Platform Designs
Mar 23, 2026
Summary: Philadelphia-based law firm Anapol Weiss has filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, Discord Inc., and Snap Inc., alleging that the companies’ platform designs directly enabled the sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old minor. The complaint asserts that the defendants prioritized user growth and engagement over safety by implementing permissive communication tools and ineffective age-verification systems that allowed predators to identify and target children. This case is part of a broader national effort led by...Read More - Alexandra Walsh Inducted into the International Society of Barristers
Mar 16, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, PA., March 16, 2026 — Anapol Weiss shareholder and trial attorney Alexandra Walsh was formally inducted on Monday, March 2, into the International Society of Barristers (ISOB), an invitation-only organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges. As stated in the ISOB's mission statement, "membership in the International Society of Barristers is extended to advocates of exceptional talent whose qualities including integrity, honor, and collegiality embody the spirit of the true professional." Members are invited...Read More - Anapol Weiss Secures Key EFAA Rulings Keeping Child-Exploitation Claims in Open Court
Feb 25, 2026
Court denies efforts to force cases into confidential arbitration as families escalate legal pressure with public board letters PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 24, 2026) – In a significant victory for survivors of child sexual exploitation, a California court has denied motions by Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc. to force a case involving the grooming, kidnapping, and sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl into confidential arbitration. In detailed rulings, the San Mateo County Superior Court held that the Ending Forced Arbitration...Read More - Federal Jury Returns $8.5 Million Verdict in First Bellwether Uber Sexual Assault Trial
Feb 6, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX, Ariz. — Feb. 6, 2026 — A federal jury has returned an $8.5 million verdict in the first bellwether case to reach trial in the federal multidistrict litigation involving sexual assault claims against Uber Technologies, Inc., finding the company liable after a multi-week trial and marking a significant development in the nationwide rideshare litigation. The verdict follows a trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona arising from claims brought...Read More - Alexandra Walsh Appointed to Leadership Role in Federal Roblox Litigation
Feb 4, 2026
By: Anapol Weiss PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA — February 4, 2026 — Attorney Alexandra Walsh of Anapol Weiss has recently been appointed as Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in the federal Multi-District Litigation against Roblox. With the firm representing hundreds of children across the U.S. harmed by Roblox, Walsh’s appointment reflects the court’s confidence in her ability to help guide the proceedings as they move forward. The Roblox litigation centers on allegations that the company provided sexual predators...Read More - Open Parent Letters Demand Roblox, Discord Stop Trying to Hide Child Abuse Claims Behind Secret Arbitration
Feb 3, 2026
By: Anapol Weiss PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA — February 3, 2026 — Over 800 parents from 48 states sent open letters to the boards of directors of Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc. urging the companies to stop trying to force child exploitation and assault lawsuits into private arbitration. The letters claim that forced arbitration silences victims, hides systemic issues, and prevents public accountability. In the letters, the parents say forced arbitration is being used to attempt...Read More