Blog | Anapol Weiss

Apr 8, 2025

[Summary of Associated Press article entitled, “After decades of sex abuse complaints, a NY pediatrician is ordered to pay $1.6B to over 100 women”] In a powerful and precedent-setting moment for justice, 104 survivors represented by a dedicated legal team—including Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden—secured a historic $1.6 billion in verdicts for sexual abuse perpetrated by a former New York pediatrician. The 104 plaintiffs, many of whom were children at the time of the abuse, bravely...

LAW.COM: A Moment of Reckoning: Kristen Feden Celebrates Securing $1.6 Billion in Verdicts for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Apr 7, 2025

[Summary of April 4, 2025 Law.com New York Law Journal article: “'A Moment of Reckoning': Attorneys Secure Total of $1.6 Billion in CVA Verdicts Against Former Long Island Pediatrician”] In a historic legal victory, Kristen Gibbons Feden, a nationally recognized civil rights attorney and shareholder at Anapol Weiss, secured $1.6 billion in total verdicts for survivors of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of disgraced Long Island pediatrician Stuart Copperman. Alongside co-counsel Michael Della of Gruenberg...

The Disparity in Women’s Healthcare in the United States: A Crisis in Equity

Apr 7, 2025

Healthcare in the United States is a complex and often controversial topic, with many systemic disparities affecting different populations. Among the most glaring inequities is the gender gap in healthcare—where women, despite making up more than half of the population, face significant barriers to accessing quality medical care. From reproductive health restrictions to higher insurance costs, and from gender bias in medical research to racial and socioeconomic disparities, the challenges are widespread and deeply entrenched...

Tragic Amtrak Accident in Bucks County Claims Three Lives

Apr 4, 2025

On April 3, 2025, a devastating accident occurred in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, when an Amtrak train struck and killed three family members near the Bristol Station. Incident Details Bristol Borough Police Chief Joseph Moors reported that officers responded around 6 p.m. to reports of individuals on the tracks at Beaver and Prospect streets. Despite efforts to reach them, the individuals were struck by a southbound Acela high-speed train en route to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. The...

A Comprehensive Guide to Litigating Train Accident Injuries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Apr 4, 2025

Train accidents can result in severe injuries, leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Understanding the legal avenues available is crucial for victims seeking justice and compensation. This guide provides an overview of the litigation process for train accident injuries in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, addressing common questions and highlighting the importance of experienced legal representation. Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Train Accident Victims of train accidents caused by negligence—such as train malfunctions, unsafe conditions,...

4 Amtrak Fatalities in Bucks County in One Week

Apr 4, 2025

In a tragic and unsettling week for Bucks County, four people lost their lives in separate Amtrak train incidents. These back-to-back fatalities have raised concerns about railroad safety and the need for increased precautions to prevent further loss of life. The first fatal incident occurred near the Cornwells Heights station, where an individual was struck by an Amtrak train on March 27, 2024. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity or the circumstances leading up...

Sexual Trafficking Organizations Hiding in Plain Sight

Apr 2, 2025

This month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it is a vitally important month for our society. Many of us have seen signs posted in public restrooms, in airports, and even in movie theaters to report sexual trafficking if you see it. But what is sexual trafficking? For those of you who aren’t sure, here is primer on what sexual trafficking is and why it is so detrimental to our society. Sexual trafficking is a form...

When Employers Turn a Blind Eye: Miriam Barish is Seeking Justice for a Young Mother Lost to Preventable Violence

Apr 2, 2025

This month marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time when we confront the many faces of violence against women, amplify the voices of survivors, and recommit ourselves to creating a safer world. As a trial attorney at Anapol Weiss and a mother, this month resonates deeply for me—especially as I litigate one of the most heartbreaking negligent security cases of my career. My client, a 28-year-old mother of two young children, was working at a Metro by...

NEWSDAY: Kristen Gibbons Feden Wins $1.6 Billion in Verdicts for 104 Sexual Abuse Victims of Former New York Pediatrician Stuart Copperman

Apr 1, 2025

[Summary of April 1, 2025 Newsday front-page article, “Former Merrick pediatrician Stuart Copperman's sexual abuse judgments total $1.6 billion for 104 women”] Anapol Weiss shareholder Kristen Gibbons Feden has secured a staggering $1.6 billion in verdicts on behalf of 104 women who survived childhood sexual abuse at the hands of former New York pediatrician Stuart Copperman. These verdicts, issued by a New York County jury, mark one of the largest ever awarded in a sexual abuse...

Fighting MD State Government’s Efforts to Squirm Out of Responsibility for Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Case

Apr 1, 2025

In Latest Motion filed in MD Sexual Abuse Cases, Anapol Weiss and Co-Counsel Step in to Stop the State From Dismissing the Claims of Plaintiffs Victimized in Fredrick County When the State government of Maryland sought to deny our clients the chance to seek justice for childhood sexual abuse suffered in a state-run juvenile detention center by filing a motion to dismiss his case, we had to take a stand through further legal filings of our...