Blog: Kila Baldwin, Anapol Weiss Shareholder

Kila Baldwin, a partner at Anapol Weiss, excels in litigating complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and mass torts. With a strong record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, she is a fierce advocate for clients, driven by a commitment to achieve justice for those harmed by negligence or defective products.

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...

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...

Women Representing Women: A Commitment to Empowerment A Journey of Advocacy

Nov 21, 2024

I have been a trial lawyer for twenty years. It has been a long road, but one where I have learned many valuable lessons. Most importantly, I have learned to take on clients and causes I believe in. As a woman and a mother, I am most proud of my work representing women. Fighting for Justice Many years ago, I began trying cases on behalf of women who were catastrophically injured by transvaginal mesh implants. These implants...

Depo-Provera Lawsuits: Pfizer Hid the Ugly Truth from Women

Oct 6, 2024

Kila Baldwin is one of the leaders of the Anapol Weiss Women's Health Litigation Team. Kila is currently investigating cases of women who used Depo-Provera and developed brain or spinal cord tumors (meningiomas). Lifestyle drugs are medications prescribed not to treat an illness, but rather to help in your lifestyle. Millions of women for decades have taken prescribed birth control medications to avoid getting pregnant. There are other non-drug alternatives, like condoms, but taking a...

Representing Women Catastrophically Injured by Transvaginal Mesh Implants

Oct 3, 2024

Excerpt from a conversation with Kila Baldwin, who has secured over $180 million in settlements for women injured by transvaginal mesh implants. Kila is one of the leaders of the Anapol Weiss Women's Health Litigation Team. I have tried cases for many women who were catastrophically injured by transvaginal mesh. Medical device manufacturers, like Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Bard, and Coloplast marketed and sold transvaginal mesh for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and...

Mass Torts Litigation-A Guide To What Makes It Complex

Aug 1, 2024

Mass tort litigation is inherently complex due to several factors that distinguish it from individual lawsuits or smaller-scale litigation. Here are some key reasons why mass tort litigation is considered complex: Multiple Plaintiffs: Numerous Victims: In mass tort cases, a large number of individuals may be affected by the same or similar harmful actions, such as exposure to a defective product, environmental pollution, or a pharmaceutical drug. Coordinating and managing the interests of a large group of...

Johnson & Johnson Trying to Walk Away From the Women It Injured

May 13, 2024

Our court system was established over one thousand years ago to ensure that all people are treated equally under the law and that all persons have a fair trial by a jury of their peers to determine their fate. Sadly, the media today plays a role in how courts operate. Johnson & Johnson has filed twice for bankruptcy in the lawsuits related to allegations that its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer in women, and twice the...

Discrimination In Maternal Healthcare Is Real

Mar 27, 2024

It was reported this morning that former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson passed away unexpectedly after giving birth to a stillborn infant. Anderson’s cause of death was stated to be sepsis, and little is being reported at this point about the cause of the infection, the specific prenatal care she was receiving, or the cause of her child’s death. Anderson was a health advocate who placed great importance on all persons having access to...