Blog | Anapol Weiss

Dec 19, 2024

Philadelphia, PA – Anapol Weiss has filed a petition before the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) seeking to consolidate all federal lawsuits involving Depo-Provera (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate), a contraceptive injection linked to the development of cerebral meningiomas. The motion was filed on December 10, 2024. The petition requests that the pending cases, currently scattered across multiple federal courts, be transferred for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. Anapol Weiss proposes the U.S. District Court...

Why This Christmas, It’s Time to Rethink ROBUX

Dec 14, 2024

As the holidays approach, many parents find themselves searching for the perfect gifts for their children. For kids who love gaming, ROBUX—the virtual currency of Roblox—may seem like an easy choice. However, recent findings by Hindenburg Research raise serious concerns about the Roblox platform, describing it as an “x-rated pedophile hellscape.” As responsible parents, it’s essential to prioritize our children’s safety, even in virtual spaces. This year, why not consider alternative gifts that foster creativity,...

Super73s Are Not Legal E-Bikes Under California Law, According to Marin County Authorities

Dec 13, 2024

In April 2024, Chief Michael Norton of the Central Marin Police Authority publicly stated, at a meeting of the board of trustees of the Tam Union High School District, that Super73’s electric vehicles are not e-bikes under California law. Chief Norton explained that these vehicles are labeled as Class 2 “e-bikes” but fail to meet the legal requirements because their throttles allow speeds beyond 20 miles per hour. Chief Norton also noted that Super73’s vehicles...

FORTUNE MAGAZINE: "Bombshell report claims Roblox is ‘pedophile hellscape’”

Dec 12, 2024

A recent report by Hindenburg Research has raised significant concerns about the safety of children on the popular gaming platform Roblox. The report alleges that Roblox has become a "pedophile hellscape," exposing young users to inappropriate content and potential exploitation. Fortune Magazine wrote an article about the report, which you can read here. Allegations Against Roblox Hindenburg Research, which does corporate research on companies that publicly trade on stock exchanges, claims that Roblox has inflated its user...

The Importance of Mass Tort Actions in Cases Like Quartz Countertop Silicosis

Dec 5, 2024

In recent years, quartz countertops have gained immense popularity for their sleek appearance and durability. However, a darker reality has emerged: the production of these engineered stones has led to deadly cases of silicosis among workers exposed to silica dust. The tragic story of Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old father of three who was given weeks to live due to silicosis, has brought this crisis to national attention. His harrowing experience was featured in PEOPLE magazine, highlighting...

Kila Baldwin Says Out Loud What the Medical Malpractice Defense Bar Doesn’t Want to Admit

Dec 4, 2024

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas is signaling a shift in how medical malpractice cases are managed, with aggressive trial scheduling becoming the new norm. This approach, aimed at keeping up with a surge in filings, has created a stark divide in how the legal community is reacting—particularly between the plaintiffs and defense bars. Anapol Weiss shareholder Kila Baldwin recently commented on the situation in The Legal Intelligencer, pointing out what she sees as a fundamental...

Guide to Understanding Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Pennsylvania

Dec 4, 2024

Losing a loved one can be daunting, particularly when he or she dies due to the negligence of another. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be able to seek legal recourse. In Pennsylvania, two causes of action may be available under these circumstances: (1) wrongful death, and (2) survival actions. Wrongful Death Claims and Distribution of Proceeds A loved one’s surviving spouse, children, or parent may recover damages when the death of an individual was...

Guide to Roblox Lawsuits and How to Sign Up

Dec 4, 2024

Roblox, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing gaming platforms, has been accused of failing to protect its young users from harmful and predatory content. In 2023, Anapol Weiss attorneys Alexandra Walsh and Pat Huyett filed a class action lawsuit against Roblox on behalf of families who were misled by Roblox’s deceptive advertising and suffered financial harm as a result. Then in the summer of 2024, Hindenburg Research issued a damning report against Roblox, concluding that Roblox...

CHOP's Oversight Failure: A System That Risked Lives

Dec 3, 2024

In the world of medicine, groundbreaking procedures offer hope for those with dire conditions. Yet, such innovation must always be accompanied by rigorous oversight and transparency to the patients about the risks, both known and unknown. The Philadelphia Inquirer's investigation of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and its pioneering lymphatic procedure for plastic bronchitis tragically reveals what happens when these safeguards fail. What is Plastic Bronchitis? Plastic bronchitis is a rare and potentially life threatening...

From a Judicial Clerkship to Taking on Big Pharma

Dec 2, 2024

Tyler Davis recently joined Anapol Weiss as an associate, working on the transvaginal mesh litigation. This litigation is focused on having pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, and Coloplast take responsibility for the mesh implants they made to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women. The mesh products they sold were not needed – there are alternative surgeries and non-surgical treatments for these conditions, and the mesh products cause life-altering...