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Anapol Weiss and Andrews & Higgins File Federal Lawsuit Alleging Roblox Developer Groomed 15‑Year‑Old Before Paying Uber Driver $1,000 to Kidnap Her

Apr 27, 2026

Summary: Anapol Weiss and Andrews & Higgins have filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox, Discord, and Uber, alleging that the companies failed to act on clear warnings about a known online predator who used their platforms to groom, abduct, and sexually assault a 15-year-old girl. The lawsuit claims Arnold Castillo, a prominent Roblox developer known online as DoctorRofatnik, used Roblox and Discord to build trust with the minor before arranging for an Uber driver to...

Anapol Weiss Files New Cases in Roblox MDL Alleging Ongoing Risks to Children from Platform Design

Apr 22, 2026

Summary: New complaints highlight how platform features enable contact between minors and adult predators across gaming and social media platforms. Anapol Weiss has filed new lawsuits in the ongoing Roblox multidistrict litigation, alleging that platform design features on Roblox and Snapchat expose children to sexual exploitation. The cases describe how adult predators use these platforms to contact and groom minors, often moving conversations between apps to escalate abuse. These filings add to broader claims that...

Federal Jury Finds Uber Liable in Second Consecutive Bellwether Sexual Assault Trial

Apr 21, 2026

Summary: Anapol Weiss Served as Lead Trial Counsel in Both Plaintiff Bellwether Victories Amid Thousands of Pending Cases. Anapol Weiss played a leading role in securing two consecutive plaintiff victories in early bellwether trials against Uber, including a recent verdict finding the company liable for a driver’s sexual assault. The decision adds to growing scrutiny over Uber’s safety practices and strengthens claims brought by thousands of survivors whose cases are still pending. Philadelphia, PA (April 21,...

Anapol Weiss Attorney Holly Dolejsi Appointed to Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in Lyft Sexual Assault MDL

Apr 9, 2026

Were you assaulted during a Lyft ride? You are not alone, and you deserve a team fighting for you. Contact Anapol Weiss today for a free, confidential consultation. Our attorneys are ready to listen. Lyft Sexual Assault Lawsuit Update: What Just Happened and Why Does It Matter for Survivors? If you or someone you love was sexually assaulted by a Lyft driver, we have important news. A federal judge just took a major step toward holding Lyft...

Alexandra Walsh Inducted Into the International Society of Barristers: What This Honor Means for Trial Advocacy

Mar 30, 2026

When a trial attorney earns recognition from peers at the highest level, it speaks volumes about their impact in the courtroom. Recently, Alexandra Walsh, a shareholder at Anapol Weiss, reached that milestone after her induction into the International Society of Barristers, one of the most selective legal organizations in the world. This achievement not only highlights her career but also underscores the importance of trial excellence in complex litigation today. What Is the International Society of Barristers:...

Alexandra Walsh Inducted into the International Society of Barristers

Mar 16, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA., March 16, 2026 — Anapol Weiss shareholder and trial attorney Alexandra Walsh was formally inducted on Monday, March 2, into the International Society of Barristers (ISOB), an invitation-only organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges. As stated in the ISOB's mission statement, "membership in the International Society of Barristers is extended to advocates of exceptional talent whose qualities including integrity, honor, and collegiality embody the spirit of the true professional." Members are invited...

Advocacy In The Hardest Rooms: Inside The Renegade Litigator Summit

Mar 2, 2026

Let’s be honest for a second. Some courtrooms are just different. Some rooms carry more weight. More emotion. More eyes watching. Higher stakes. The kind of cases where trauma is real, civil rights are on the line, and the outcome can shape lives far beyond the parties involved. This week, that’s exactly the kind of conversation happening at the Renegade Litigator Summit at the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica. And Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden...

Anapol Weiss Secures Key EFAA Rulings Keeping Child-Exploitation Claims in Open Court

Feb 25, 2026

Court denies efforts to force cases into confidential arbitration as families escalate legal pressure with public board letters PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 24, 2026) – In a significant victory for survivors of child sexual exploitation, a California court has denied motions by Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc. to force a case involving the grooming, kidnapping, and sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl into confidential arbitration. In detailed rulings, the San Mateo County Superior Court held that the Ending Forced Arbitration...

8.5 Million Uber Verdict Marks Landmark Win As Alexandra Walsh Named Litigator Of The Week

Feb 14, 2026

Uber Sexual Assault Verdict: How Alexandra Walsh Helped Secure A Historic 8.5 Million Win Anapol Weiss is proud to announce that Alexandra Walsh has been named Litigator of the Week by Law.com following a landmark $8.5 million verdict in the first bellwether trial in the Uber sexual assault multidistrict litigation. Walsh played a central leadership role in the case, serving on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee and co-leading the Trial Subcommittee from the earliest stages of the MDL...

Anapol Weiss Brings Holiday Joy To Children At St. Christopher’s Hospital With 2025 Toy Donation

Dec 19, 2025

This month, Anapol Weiss donated enough money to buy out the entire wishlist of the staff at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, as well as donate boxes of toys to the children spending their holidays away from home. Our firm is so honored to have had this opportunity to give back to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and make a difference in the lives of our community. Anapol Weiss Donates Toys and Grants Wishlist...