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.

Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township, Pennsylvania

Feb 27, 2025

On February 17, 2025, there was an explosion at SPS Technologies’ factory in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a small suburb in Montgomery County just outside of Glenside in Abington Township. Following the explosion, fire raged at the factory for over two days while over sixty different fire departments responded to the blaze. SPS Technologies is a company that manufactures metal nuts, bolts, and other fasteners used in planes and other aircrafts. It is well known in the...

Water Contamination Following the SPS Fire

Feb 26, 2025

Last week, there was a massive fire at the factory operated by SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA. Abington Township declared a state of emergency, and local residents were asked to evacuate and/or shelter in their homes due to concerns about air quality from the smoke. There are also very real concerns about the quality of the water in Abington following this catastrophic blaze that lasted for over two days. Cyanide Found in Tookany Creek Following the...

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...

Investigating a Birth Injury Case: What You Need to Know as the Parent

Feb 6, 2025

Birth injury cases involve claims against medical professionals – obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and other staff, for a failure to properly diagnose and treat women who are pregnant or in labor, thereby causing harm to their unborn baby. These cases can take many different forms—from failing to diagnose preeclampsia to improperly interpreting fetal monitoring strips during labor. Thus, it is important when selecting a personal injury firm to investigate your potential birth injury case, you hire...

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...

Lawsuit for Depo Provera: 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, which is advancing a lawsuit for Depo Provera injuries. 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...

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...