Blog: Marni S. Berger, Anapol Weiss Partner
Marni S. Berger, a partner at Anapol Weiss, specializes in representing victims of abuse, medical negligence, and insurance disputes. Her work is marked by a deep understanding of the intricacies of each case and a dedicated pursuit of justice for her clients, particularly in sensitive abuse cases.
- It’s Time for the Troubled Teen Industry to Face Reality
Nov 20, 2024
Paris Hilton's Testimony: A Catalyst for Change When most people think of Paris Hilton, they picture the glamorous socialite of The Simple Life. But Hilton’s teenage years were anything but glamorous. She has bravely come forward as a survivor of abuse in the troubled teen industry, shedding light on a dark reality that has been overlooked for far too long. Her courage is a wake-up call, demanding that we confront the systemic failures that have allowed...Read More - Litigating Prison Abuse: Addressing Assault Cases Behind Bars
Nov 12, 2024
The Reality of Prison Abuse Beyond Inmate Violence While prisons are commonly portrayed in the mainstream media and Hollywood as hotspots for inmate-on-inmate sexual and physical abuse, prison staff are also responsible for abusing inmates. A December 2022 bipartisan U.S. Senate report documented the sexual abuse of female inmates in federal prisons and the disproportionate number of sexual assaults female inmates face in comparison to their male counterparts. The report found that female inmates were abused in...Read More - Hospital Chain Acadia Healthcare Must Be Held Accountable for its Systemic Abuse of Patients at its Taxpayer-Funded Residential Treatment Facilities
Sep 19, 2024
“Bold action” is needed says Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, to address a long-term series of horrific abuse and neglect by residential and outpatient facilities owned and operated by hospital chain Acadia Healthcare.[1] Just this month alone, the New York Times published three different articles exposing a widespread systemic series of sexual and physical assaults, neglect, and entrapment by psychiatric facilities owned and operated by Acadia.[2]This nationwide attention comes after a bombshell May 2024...Read More - Look-Back Windows for Sexual Abuse Cases
Jun 14, 2024
Look-back window momentum is expected to spur further change in Pennsylvania for child and adult sexual victims whose claims are presently time-barred. In recent months, the headlines have been filled with jaw-dropping accounts of the sexual assault and trafficking lawsuits brought against music mogul and rapper Sean “P Diddy” Combs. There are five different lawsuits pending against him brought by women and one man in the state of New York stemming from alleged acts of abuse...Read More - Marni S. Berger Shares Essential Insights on Representing Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
May 1, 2024
In a recent publication in the Legal Intelligencer, Marni S. Berger, a distinguished partner at Anapol Weiss and an advocate for sexual abuse victims, outlines "10 Steps for Success in Representing a Victim of Childhood Sexual Abuse." This guide is a vital resource for legal professionals navigating the complexities of such sensitive cases. Berger emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundational relationship with clients and limiting their exposure to the stresses of legal proceedings. Her...Read More