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- 2024 Summer Law Clerks
Jun 24, 2024
Anapol Weiss is proud to welcome our 2024 summer law clerks. Michael Jara – University of Pennsylvania Kaleigh Dyer – Syracuse University College of Law Megan McGuire – Temple University Keyara Hill – Temple University Steven Williams – Temple University Raquel Romero – Temple University Megan McGuire - Temple University Anapol Weiss has a long history of hiring law clerks throughout the year in an effort to engage them in meaningful and challenging work in the Plaintiff’s bar. For the last two years,...Read More - Anapol Weiss Secures $20.7 Million Verdict Against Honda for Faulty Motorcycle Gas Cap Design
Jun 19, 2024
Philadelphia, June 18, 2024 – A jury in Philadelphia has awarded a $20.7 million verdict against Honda Motor Company for the unreasonably dangerous design of the gas cap of its 2014 “Grom” motorcycle, which was being ridden by a Philadelphia man when he struck a truck that pulled out in front of him. Jamal Boyd, the plaintiff, sustained burns over 50 percent of his body when the gas cap of the motorcycle popped off, and gas...Read More - Civil Rights Complaint Brought Against Bucks County and others for the Use of Excessive Force by a Corporal on Arrestee Resulting in Traumatic Brain Injury
Jun 19, 2024
The civil rights team at Anapol Weiss initiated suit yesterday on behalf of 38-year-old Steven Burns and his wife because of an assault Burns faced at the hands of a corporal that left Burns without a portion of his skull, in a medically induced coma for days and facing a lifetime of seizures. The suit was brought against the County of Bucks, the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, the Bucks County Department of Corrections, and...Read More - CIO Views: Top 10 Most Influential Leaders Making an Impact in Legal Industry, 2024
May 24, 2024
Championing Justice: Kristen Gibbons Feden’s Journey Kristen Gibbons Feden, a shareholder at Anapol Weiss, is dedicated to securing justice for survivors. Known for her tenacity and commitment, Kristen has achieved millions in favorable outcomes for her clients. As a former prosecutor, she ensured justice in cases of homicide, domestic violence, and elder abuse. Throughout her career, Kristen has redefined legal representation standards. Her work extends beyond the courtroom, shaping discourse on legal practices and victim rights. “My...Read More - LEGAL INTELLIGENCER: Kristen Gibbons Feden: Former Prosecutor Turned Civil Litigator, Verdict Generator
May 15, 2024
Anapol Weiss is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden, recently highlighted by the Legal Intelligencer. Feden, known for her tenacity and dedication, secured $32.5 million in verdicts for seven clients in August 2023. Notable Achievements Feden, a former Montgomery County prosecutor, gained prominence for her role in the Bill Cosby case. Transitioning to civil litigation, she secured significant verdicts against R. Kelly and a pediatrician involved in serial sexual abuse. In her current role...Read More - Miriam Barish Wins $6M Settlement for Truck Accident Victim
May 11, 2024
Anapol Weiss Shareholder Miriam Barish and her Associate Bob Devine secured a $6 million settlement for Cheryl Sarno. Ms. Sarno was working at UPS in their Philadelphia yard, when she was struck and run over by a visiting tractor-trailer operated by the Defendant, John Fanelli. Ms. Sarno suffered a horrific degloving injury to her leg, necessitating multiple skin grafts and surgeries to repair. Defendant Fanelli admitted he saw Cheryl walking near his tractor trailer, yet failed...Read More - LEGAL INTELLIGENCER: City Driving: Making Vehicles Safe for Pedestrians
May 9, 2024
Published: The Legal Intelligencer Excerpts: Most pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries occur when people are struck by the front of a vehicle. The numbers have gone up – in 2010, 4,302 pedestrians were killed, and in 2019 that number rose to 6,272. Pedestrian injuries have likewise gone up from 70,000 in 2010 to 76,000 in 2019. This crisis on our roadways is solvable. The answer has been available to vehicle manufacturers for more than a decade. Yet, until...Read More - NBC 10 PHILADELPHIA: A couple's nonprofit is asking teens to pledge to not drive distracted this Mother's Day
May 3, 2024
Anapol Weiss supports our colleague, Joel Feldman. in his tireless efforts to inform parents, children, and everyone about the dangers of texting while driving. His nonprofit, End Distracted Driving (EnDD.org), is launching a "Drive Safe For Mom” campaign for Mother’s Day. NBC 10 Philadelphia covered the campaign’s launch on May 1. Click here to view the segment on NBC 10 Philadelphia: ...Read More - FORBES: Famous For Her Bill Cosby Closing Statement, Kristen Gibbons Feden Shares Tips On How To Use Your Voice And Be Heard
Apr 3, 2024
Kristen Gibbons Feden, Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Excerpt: “Often referred to as compassionate with a killer instinct, litigator Kristen Gibbons Feden, uses her voice to represent survivors in sexual abuse, human trafficking, and child abuse cases. Acknowledged internationally for her success in the courtroom, Gibbons won two eight-figure verdicts in a single day in 2023, including a $10.5 million verdict against R. Kelly. She is a fierce advocate for her clients in their time...Read More - Lawyer of the Year Nomination for Anapol Weiss Shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden
Mar 18, 2024
The Legal Intelligencer has announced the 2024 Pennsylvania Lawyer of the Year Finalists and Anapol Weiss is thrilled that Shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden is one of the three finalists. The winner will be announced at the awards dinner on May 15, 2024. Read The Legal Intelligencer announcement here...Read More