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Anapol Weiss is a top-rated national personal injury firm with a reputation for winning big. Our trial attorneys are leaders in medical malpractice, women's health litigation, personal injury, and mass torts cases. As a female majority-owned firm with a deep bench of experienced, determined trial attorneys, we are compassionate with our clients and fierce in the courtroom.

  • "Free" Gaming Isn’t Free: The Real Costs of Letting Kids Play Roblox

    Jan 20, 2025

    When your child first discovers Roblox, it seems innocent enough. After all, it's free to download and play. But as many parents have learned the hard way, "free" can come with significant hidden costs – it can cause both financial and psychological harm. This guide will help you understand the real price of Roblox gaming and how to protect your family. While Roblox is technically free to play, its economy revolves around Robux, the platform's virtual...
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  • The Importance of the Statute of Repose in Products Liability Lawsuits

    Jan 17, 2025

    When consumers purchase products, they trust that these items are safe and effective for their intended use. However, defects and malfunctions sometimes occur, leading to serious injuries or damage. Products liability law allows consumers to seek compensation for harm caused by defective products, holding manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable. Among the legal concepts central to products liability litigation is the statute of repose—an often misunderstood but critical doctrine that significantly impacts both plaintiffs and defendants. What...
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  • From Fun to Financial Pressure: How Roblox Monetizes Young Players

    Jan 13, 2025

    Roblox's monetization strategy leverages powerful psychological triggers that particularly affect young players, transforming casual gaming into potential financial pressure for families. The platform's virtual currency, Robux, creates an artificial economy designed to maximize engagement and purchases. To kids, buying Robux may be all fun and games, but parents need to be aware that your child is being monetized as they play. The Robux Psychology How are children being monetized by Roblox? The platform's virtual currency system obscures...
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  • Warning Signs and Delayed Diagnosis: Navigating Depo-Provera Meningioma Claims

    Jan 8, 2025

    In a perfect medical system, meningioma would be quickly detected so treatment can begin as soon as possible. However, the frequent delay between initial symptoms and meningioma diagnosis raises significant concerns about the lack of medication warnings impeding patient monitoring. The reality is, many Depo-Provera users experienced symptoms months or even years before receiving proper diagnosis. Studies have shown that extended use of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) may be associated with the development of meningiomas. While early...
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  • Generation Online: The Hidden Cost of Social Media Addiction

    Jan 6, 2025

    Social media platforms' endless feeds and social features can create an immersive environment that makes them irresistible to teens. However, a recent study has discovered the alarming truth about how social media platforms are rewiring teen brains. Recent research from the University of North Carolina, published in JAMA Pediatrics (2023), found that frequent social media checking in teens is associated with increased sensitivity in brain regions responsible for social reward and emotional processing, potentially making it...
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  • Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuits Likely in Australia

    Dec 30, 2024

    ABC News has reported that Australian women who developed meningioma tumors after Depo-Provera are considering filing a class action against Pfizer. Excerpts: Chanel Stuart-Clarke was just 31 when doctors discovered by accident she had a 15mm brain tumour. The 33-year-old is one of many women globally questioning whether their use of a popular contraceptive called Depo-Provera contributed to the development of their brain tumour. In March, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a major study which found women...
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  • 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,...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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