Blog | Anapol Weiss

Mar 7, 2025

Following a federal indictment in December 2024 charging the Alexander Brothers – Oren, Tal, and Alon – with sex trafficking and assault, there have been a growing number of civil lawsuits filed against the real estate firm, including those spearheaded by Anapol Weiss. The New York Times recently reported on the surge in legal actions seeking justice for survivors of these horrific alleged crimes. The brothers, formerly prominent figures in luxury real estate, are accused of...

Mammograms – The Reality of Misdiagnoses

Mar 5, 2025

We are still rejoicing from a big Super Bowl Win for Philadelphia fans. Whether you are a diehard Eagles fan, a Chiefs fan, a “Swiftie”, a fan of Kendrick Lamar’s, or just there for the commercials, on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, an estimated 127.7 million viewers reportedly watched the Super Bowl. It is believed to be the largest audience for a Super Bowl and single network telecast in history. I don’t remember the score, or...

Lawsuit Alleges that Walmart’s Online Marketplace is a Haven for Scammers

Mar 5, 2025

Years ago, I was looking online to buy a Christmas gift for my son. He wanted a football jersey from his favorite player on the Philadelphia Eagles. It was only a week before Christmas, and I was desperate. The official NFL pro shop website was sold out and I couldn’t find what I wanted. As I dug deeper into my google search results, I found some questionable websites advertising my player’s jersey. In my desperation,...

Maryland's Continued Delays in Addressing Juvenile Detention Center Abuse Cases Hinder Justice for Survivors

Mar 5, 2025

This week, the State of Maryland has once again sought to delay justice for sexual assault survivors. Attorneys at Anapol Weiss represent these survivors in their cases against the State of Maryland for the alleged abuse they suffered as children at state-run juvenile detention centers. Despite having ample time since the initial filings in 2023 to address these serious allegations, this week the State filed motions requesting further extensions, purportedly to facilitate settlement discussions. This...

Anapol Weiss Files Lawsuit Against Philadelphia Zoo for Severe Injury to Visitor

Mar 4, 2025

Anapol Weiss has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Laura Transue, a mother of two who was seriously injured while she and her family were visiting the Philadelphia Zoo on a beautiful Saturday in September 2024. Approximately 1.2 million people visit the Philadelphia Zoo each year, with weekends being the busiest when families like the Transues come to enjoy the day. Her family’s visit was dramatically changed when Transue’s arm was sliced open as she was...

High-Profile Lawsuits Filed Against Alexander Brothers for Alleged Sex Trafficking and Assault

Feb 28, 2025

The Alexander Brothers—Alon, Oren, and Tal—are facing a tidal wave of legal action. Already federally indicted in December 2024 in the Southern District of New York on multiple sex trafficking charges, they are now defendants in scores of lawsuits nationwide. Federal prosecutors confirm that more than 60 victims have bravely come forward, and additional charges are expected. On February 25, 2025, Anapol Weiss attorneys Alexandra Walsh and Kristen Gibbons Feden filed lawsuits in the Supreme Court...

Anapol Weiss Files Class Action Lawsuit Against SPS Technologies Over Devastating Jenkintown Fire

Feb 28, 2025

Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2025 – The law firm Anapol Weiss has filed a class action lawsuit against SPS Technologies, LLC d/b/a PCC Fasteners – SPS Jenkintown (“SPS”) on behalf of residents and business owners affected by a massive fire at the company’s facility in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The complaint, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, alleges that SPS’s negligence and recklessness led to a catastrophic fire that caused significant health risks, property...

Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township, Pennsylvania

Feb 27, 2025

On February 17, 2025, there was an explosion at SPS Technologies’ factory in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a small suburb in Montgomery County just outside of Glenside in Abington Township. Following the explosion, fire raged at the factory for over two days while over sixty different fire departments responded to the blaze. SPS Technologies is a company that manufactures metal nuts, bolts, and other fasteners used in planes and other aircrafts. It is well known in the...

Philly Voice: Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Filed by Anapol Weiss on Behalf of Family Whose Child Was Sexually Exploited

Feb 27, 2025

Philly Voice’s Michael Tanenbaum recently reported on the lawsuit filed against Roblox and Discord on behalf of a 13-year-old child who was sexually exploited while using the companies’ platforms. The article, entitled “Family from N.J. sues Roblox and Discord, claiming platforms are 'hunting ground' for child predators,” goes into detail about the lawsuit’s allegations that Roblox and Discord failed to provide the necessary protection against sexual exploitation by online predators. Excerpts: “The couple who filed the lawsuit...

Water Contamination Following the SPS Fire

Feb 26, 2025

Last week, there was a massive fire at the factory operated by SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA. Abington Township declared a state of emergency, and local residents were asked to evacuate and/or shelter in their homes due to concerns about air quality from the smoke. There are also very real concerns about the quality of the water in Abington following this catastrophic blaze that lasted for over two days. Cyanide Found in Tookany Creek Following the...