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- Roblox Sued by Indiana Girl Who Was Sexually Assaulted by Predator She Met on the Gaming Platform
May 27, 2025
Anapol Weiss and Wagstaff & Cartmell filed a lawsuit in California on behalf of a Wabash County, Indiana girl sexually assaulted by a predator who had groomed and exploited her on Roblox. This lawsuit comes as the NJ Attorney General and the State of Florida have taken legal action against Roblox. SAN MATEO, California, May 27, 2025 — Anapol Weiss and Wagstaff & Cartmell have filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of...Read More - Judge Appoints Richard Golomb of Anapol Weiss as Lead Counsel in Talcum Powder Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson
May 22, 2025
On May 21, 2025, the Honorable Joshua Roberts, the judge overseeing mass tort litigation in Philadelphia, designated a new mass tort for Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer litigation against Johnson & Johnson. Richard Golomb, Of Counsel at Anapol Weiss, was appointed sole lead counsel for the Plaintiffs. The Philadelphia Mass Tort Program has been heralded as a national model for how to process complex mass tort cases. In Philadelphia 's program, mass tort cases are consolidated for...Read More - Anapol Weiss Secures Settlement Leading to Sweeping Safety Reforms at School
May 21, 2025
Anapol Weiss shareholder Kila Baldwin, partner Marni S. Berger, and associate Jillian Bello are proud to announce that they have recently secured settlement in a sexual assault and negligent security case against a K-12 school in Pensylvania. While the settlement brings closure and healing to move forward for our client, it also represents a seismic shift in how the school will handle sexual abuse in the future. Driving Change Through Accountability As a result of the outcome...Read More - Roblox, Discord, and the Rise of 764: What You Need to Know and How Anapol Weiss Is Fighting Back
May 16, 2025
The internet should be a space where children can learn, play, and connect safely. But for too many families, it's become a place of unimaginable danger. A growing online network known as 764 is at the center of a sweeping FBI investigation — and has already victimized children across the country, many through popular platforms like Roblox and Discord. As evidence of these online threats continue to mount, Anapol Weiss has filed lawsuits against Roblox and...Read More - FOX HOUSTON: Lawsuit Claims Roblox, Discord Failed to Protect Galveston Girl Groomed and Assaulted
May 7, 2025
[This is a summary of the April 30, 2025 story by FOX26 Houston] A new federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a young girl after a man she met on the popular platforms Roblox and Discord had allegedly broken into her home, sexually assaulted her, and recorded the abuse. The lawsuit was filed by Anapol Weiss and Cooper Masterman in Galveston County, Texas. “Her life has been horrifically altered, and it never should have happened,”...Read More - When the System Fails: Fighting for Survivors of Abuse and Institutional Betrayal
May 6, 2025
The recent Philadelphia Inquirer article detailing the heartbreaking death of 2-year-old Su’Layah Williams in a foster home approved by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) has stirred a familiar ache in those of us who’ve worked within child protection systems. It’s not just a tragic headline. It’s a devastating failure—one that should never happen. As someone who has worked inside DHS and later prosecuted some of the most difficult child abuse and sexual assault cases...Read More - ABC-TV HOUSTON: Lawsuit Claims Roblox, Discord Failed to Protect Galveston Girl from Alleged Predator
May 5, 2025
[This is a summary of the May 1, 2025 story by ABC13 Houston] A new federal lawsuit filed by Anapol Weiss and Cooper Masterman in Gavelston, Texas accuses Roblox Corp. and Discord Inc. of failing to protect a young girl from a predator she met on the platforms. The lawsuit alleges that the man groomed her online and snuck into her bedroom, sexually assaulted her, and recorded the assault. Often marketed to parents as kid-friendly, the lawsuit...Read More - Roblox and Discord Sued by Family of Texas Girl Sexually Assaulted by a Predator She Met on the Companies’ Platforms
Apr 30, 2025
Anapol Weiss and Cooper Masterman filed a federal lawsuit in Texas on behalf of a Galveston County girl sexually assaulted by a predator who had groomed and sexually exploited her on Roblox and Discord. This lawsuit comes as the NJ Attorney General and the State of Florida have taken legal action against Discord and Roblox. GALVESTON, Texas, April 30, 2025 — Anapol Weiss and Cooper Masterman have filed a complaint in federal court in the Southern...Read More - Pennsylvania And Ohio Experience Downed Power Lines After Major Storm — PSA: Stay Away From Downed Power Lines —They Can Still Harm People Even Days After a Storm
Apr 29, 2025
A powerful storm brought down trees and power lines across Pennsylvania and Ohio overnight, leaving more than half a million without power today. Our heart goes out to anyone affected by the storm, and please be cautious in the wake of the storm. When power lines come down, even if they are not sparking, jumping, or on fire, they can still be energized. That means if you get within a few feet of a downed...Read More - Will I Know if My Child Suffered a Hypoxic Birth Injury?
Apr 28, 2025
Childbirth is a life-changing experience that can often be overwhelming for new parents. When serious complications arise, new parents are even more overwhelmed and may need legal guidance to uncover the cause of their child’s injuries. Anapol Weiss attorneys are highly experienced in investigating and litigating hypoxic birth injury cases and can efficiently review your medical records to determine if your child’s injuries were preventable. While the vast majority of labor and deliveries result in healthy...Read More