Blog: Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Assault Includes Invasive Bodily Exams Performed Without Consent
Jun 10, 2024
Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance requiring hospitals to secure written, informed consent for sensitive bodily examinations performed under anesthesia. These include pelvic exams, breast exams, prostate exams, and rectal exams. Until recently, surgeons regularly performed penetrative bodily exams on sedated patients without medical indication. Most frequently, they were conducted for the purpose of medical education, but a 2020 New York Times investigation (published shortly before the pandemic) found...Read More - Justice Served: Reflecting on the Verdicts Against Paduch and Copperman
May 21, 2024
By Kristen Gibbons Feden, Anapol Weiss Shareholder As an attorney who has dedicated my career to advocating for victims of sexual abuse, I am deeply moved by the recent conviction of Upper East Side urologist Darius Paduch. This case is a stark reminder of the systemic failures that allow predators to exploit their positions of trust. Paduch’s conviction for sexually abusing male patients, including underage boys, brings some measure of justice to his victims and highlights...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 - NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL: Powerhouse Duo Win Six CVA Verdicts in One Week, Totaling $157 Million
Apr 10, 2024
The New York Law Journal has reported that Kristen Gibbons Feden, head of the sexual abuse survivor department at Anapol Weiss, and Mike Della, a partner at Gruenberg Kelly Della, won “a string of six verdicts in just one week—totaling $157 million in damages—against a former Long Island pediatrician accused of serial sexual abuse against children spanning decades.” The New York Law Journal quotes Feden as noting that the amounts awarded make their clients feel seen: “It’s...Read More - NEWSDAY: Kristen Feden Wins Three Verdicts, Totaling $71 Million, in a Single Week
Apr 5, 2024
Kristen Feden of Anapol Weiss, renowned for her impactful closing argument in the Bill Cosby case and her remarkable back-to-back 8-figure verdicts totaling $10.5M and $22M on a single day in 2023, has achieved another extraordinary feat. Within the span of a single week, she secured three additional 8-figure verdicts, amounting to a staggering $71 million. These verdicts, amounting to $27M, $22M, and $22M respectively, were rendered in early April 2024 against New York pediatrician Stuart...Read More - NEWSDAY: Anapol Weiss Shareholder Wins $27 Million Verdict
Apr 2, 2024
Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden, known for her closing argument in the Bill Cosby case and for the two 8-figure ($10.5M and $22M) verdicts she won on the same day in 2023, has won another 8-figure verdict, this time for $27 million. The $27M verdict was against New York pediatrician Stuart Copperman, accused by the plaintiff of sexually abusing her when she was a girl and young woman. This is the second judgment Feden has...Read More