Blog | Anapol Weiss

Feb 24, 2025

SPS Technologies, a company with a history of environmental violations, experienced a catastrophic four-alarm fire at its Abington Township, Pennsylvania facility on February 17, 2025. This incident has significantly disrupted the local community, leading to economic challenges and raising environmental health concerns. Background and Incident Overview Established in 1903, SPS Technologies specializes in manufacturing precision metal fasteners and machined parts for the aviation and aerospace industries. According to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the company has...

Understanding the Full Scope of Harm After a Fire: What Victims Can Recover

Feb 24, 2025

When a large-scale industrial fire erupts, such as the one that recently occurred at SPS Technologies, the damage extends far beyond the physical flames. The consequences can be devastating for individuals, families, and businesses caught in Abington Township, PA and the nearby area. From property destruction to serious health risks, fires of this magnitude often leave lasting impacts that can be both economic and emotional. At Anapol Weiss, we help victims understand their rights and...

Roblox, Called a “Pedophile Hellscape for Kids” by 2024 Hindenberg Research, is the Subject of a 2025 Lawsuit and 2023 Class Action

Feb 23, 2025

Hindenberg Research Report: “Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids” In October 2024, Hindenberg Research issued a report that included the following findings: “[O]ur in-game research revealed an X-rated pedophile hellscape, exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content and extremely abusive speech.” “Roblox’s social media features allow pedophiles to efficiently target hundreds of children, with no up-front screening to prevent them from joining the platform.” “In 2018, prior to Roblox going public, a...

San Mateo Daily Journal Interview About the Roblox / Discord Lawsuit on Behalf of 13YO Victim of Sexual Exploitation

Feb 22, 2025

Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Roblox and Discord Accountable for Enabling Child Sexual Exploitation in Recent Lawsuit Anapol Weiss partner Pat Huyett spoke to the San Mateo Daily Journal about a lawsuit the firm filed on February 12 against online gaming platform Roblox and online messaging platform Discord. The lawsuit alleges that the companies’ platforms enabled the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy—and that other minors across the country are also at risk. In the case Doe v...

KQED: Roblox / Discord Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of 13YO Victim of Sexual Exploitation

Feb 21, 2025

Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Online Platform Accountable for Child Sexual Exploitation Anapol Weiss shareholder Alexandra Walsh spoke to San Francisco-based KQED Radio on February 20 to discuss the lawsuit recently filed against the online gaming giant Roblox and the communications app Discord. In Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., Walsh and her colleagues seek to hold Roblox and Discord accountable for facilitating the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy who was targeted by an adult user and...

Anapol and Cotchett File Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Over Alleged Role in Child Sexual Exploitation

Feb 20, 2025

Lawsuit claims platforms facilitated the criminal victimization of a 13-year-old child. SAN MATEO, CA – Anapol Weiss has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, against Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc., accusing them of enabling the sexual exploitation of a child. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy also represents the plaintiff. The case, Doe v. Roblox Corp., Discord Inc., and DOES 1-50, alleges that the $27 billion kids’ gaming giant Roblox and the...

The Warnings Signs of Sex Trafficking That No Business Institution Should Ever Overlook

Feb 19, 2025

With National Human Trafficking Prevention Month just behind us and sexual assault awareness month approaching, there is no time like the present to place the world on notice of the actual or constructive notice victim’s rights lawyers must establish to successfully litigate sex trafficking cases against criminal operators and networks like hotels, motels, gentleman’s clubs, and other businesses. Holding Businesses Accountable Under Pennsylvania Law Victims of sex trafficking are often times children between the ages of 12...

What Pregnant Women Should Know About Preeclampsia

Feb 13, 2025

Preeclampsia is a condition that affects pregnant women and it can be life threatening for women and their unborn children. A woman is diagnosed with preeclampsia if she has high blood pressure (meaning greater than 140 systolic or 90 diastolic) and, after 20 weeks of pregnancy, has a finding of protein in her urine, a low blood platelet count, elevated liver enzymes, fluid in her lungs, headaches or visual disturbances. Tests to Confirm Preeclampsia If a woman is...

Breaking the Silence: 800 Survivors Reveal Decades of Abuse In Illinois Juvenile Detention Centers

Feb 11, 2025

IMAGE SOURCE: On February 10, Anapol Weiss and co-counsel took a significant step forward in their relentless pursuit of justice for survivors of systemic sexual abuse against the Illinois juvenile detention facilities. With the filing of an additional 133 complaints, the total number of lawsuits now stands at 800, highlighting the widespread and long-standing nature of this crisis. These lawsuits stem from harrowing accounts of sexual abuse suffered by minors while they were housed in government-run...

Parents, Beware: Here's How Your Child Might be Hiding Their Roblox Account From You

Feb 10, 2025

Kids wanting to maintain their privacy from their parents is nothing new. However, as a parent, you’re right to be concerned about whether or not your child is playing Roblox. Roblox is an online platform designed for creative play and connectivity. Users come together to create and play games, buy virtual items, and connect with other players. Millions of children across the world play Roblox on a daily basis. With recent discoveries of predatory behavior on the...