Blog: Anapol Weiss

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.

High-Profile Lawsuits Filed Against Alexander Brothers for Alleged Sex Trafficking and Assault

Feb 28, 2025

The Alexander Brothers—Alon, Oren, and Tal—are facing a tidal wave of legal action. Already federally indicted in December 2024 in the Southern District of New York on multiple sex trafficking charges, they are now defendants in scores of lawsuits nationwide. Federal prosecutors confirm that more than 60 victims have bravely come forward, and additional charges are expected. On February 25, 2025, Anapol Weiss attorneys Alexandra Walsh and Kristen Gibbons Feden filed lawsuits in the Supreme Court...

Anapol Weiss Files Class Action Lawsuit Against SPS Technologies Over Devastating Jenkintown Fire

Feb 28, 2025

Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2025 – The law firm Anapol Weiss has filed a class action lawsuit against SPS Technologies, LLC d/b/a PCC Fasteners – SPS Jenkintown (“SPS”) on behalf of residents and business owners affected by a massive fire at the company’s facility in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The complaint, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, alleges that SPS’s negligence and recklessness led to a catastrophic fire that caused significant health risks, property...

Philly Voice: Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Filed by Anapol Weiss on Behalf of Family Whose Child Was Sexually Exploited

Feb 27, 2025

Philly Voice’s Michael Tanenbaum recently reported on the lawsuit filed against Roblox and Discord on behalf of a 13-year-old child who was sexually exploited while using the companies’ platforms. The article, entitled “Family from N.J. sues Roblox and Discord, claiming platforms are 'hunting ground' for child predators,” goes into detail about the lawsuit’s allegations that Roblox and Discord failed to provide the necessary protection against sexual exploitation by online predators. Excerpts: “The couple who filed the lawsuit...

SPS Technologies' Catastrophic Fire: A History of Violations and Its Devastating Impact on the Community

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...

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...