Blog: Anapol Weiss

Anapol Weiss is a top-rated national personal injury firm with a reputation for winning big. Our trial attorneys are leaders in medical malpractice, women's health litigation, personal injury, and mass torts cases. As a female majority-owned firm with a deep bench of experienced, determined trial attorneys, we are compassionate with our clients and fierce in the courtroom.

Federal Jury Returns $8.5 Million Verdict in First Bellwether Uber Sexual Assault Trial

Feb 6, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX, Ariz. — Feb. 6, 2026 — A federal jury has returned an $8.5 million verdict in the first bellwether case to reach trial in the federal multidistrict litigation involving sexual assault claims against Uber Technologies, Inc., finding the company liable after a multi-week trial and marking a significant development in the nationwide rideshare litigation. The verdict follows a trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona arising from claims brought...

Breaking the Silence: Alexandra Walsh and Co-Counsel Secure Landmark $8.5 Million Verdict in First Federal Uber Bellwether Trial

Feb 6, 2026

For years, rideshare companies have marketed themselves as a reliable way to get home safely. For thousands of survivors, that promise was a dangerous illusion. Yesterday, a federal jury sent a clear message that accountability is no longer optional. In a historic decision that will change the landscape of passenger safety, a federal jury in Phoenix has ordered Uber to pay 8.5 million dollars in compensatory damages to Jaylynn Dean. Dean is a survivor who was...

Urgent Recall: Meaicezli Play Purse Sets Sold on Amazon Recalled Over Life-Threatening Battery Hazards

Feb 4, 2026

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a high-priority recall for Meaicezli Play Purse Sets, sold exclusively on Amazon.com by Angeer-US. The recall follows findings that these toys violate mandatory federal safety standards by allowing easy access to button cell batteries, posing a severe risk of ingestion that can lead to permanent injury or death in children. At Anapol Weiss, we believe that manufacturers have a non-negotiable duty to ensure the products they put...

5 Things You Should Never Say to an Insurance Adjuster (And Why)

Jan 29, 2026

The moments following a car accident or a personal injury are often a blur of adrenaline, confusion, and stress. Just as you are beginning to process the damage, the phone rings. It’s a friendly voice from the insurance company. They ask how you’re doing, tell you they want to get things moving quickly, and ask for a few details about what happened. It sounds helpful. It sounds like they are on your side. But at Anapol...

Is it Eczema or Something More? Why Dupixent Users Should Monitor New Skin Lesions

Jan 25, 2026

For many people living with moderate-to-severe eczema, the arrival of Dupixent (dupilumab) felt like a turning point. After years of struggling with agonizing itch, cracked skin, and the limitations of steroid creams, this drug offered a path to clear skin and a return to normal life. However, recent medical studies and reports have raised a serious question for patients: What if the eczema that isn't going away or the new rash that just appeared isn't eczema...

Roblox Just Changed Everything: What Parents Need to Know About the New Age Checks

Jan 24, 2026

For nearly two decades, Roblox has existed as a double-edged sword: a vibrant, creative metaverse for millions of children and a persistent source of anxiety for parents and child safety advocates. However, as of January 2026, the platform has reached a critical inflection point. Following a relentless wave of lawsuits and government investigations, Roblox has officially mandated facial age verification for all users worldwide who wish to access its chat features. This update represents the most...

Arrow International Recalls Arrow FiberOptix and UltraFlex IAB Cather Kits

Jan 12, 2026

Intra-aortic balloon (IABs) catheters are life-sustaining medical devices used with balloon pumps in some of the most critical hospital settings. When these devices fail, the consequences can be devastating. Recently, the FDA issued a Class I recall, its most serious designation, for certain Teleflex/Arrow International IAB catheter kits after discovering a manufacturing defect that may put patients at risk of serious injury or death. Patients who received circulatory support using one of the recalled catheter kits...

Talking to Your Teen About Online Exploitation: A Guide for Parents in the Digital Age

Jan 2, 2026

The digital landscape has transformed the way our children grow up. While the internet offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection, it has also created a new frontier for risks that previous generations of parents never had to navigate. As a parent, the phrase stranger danger has evolved into a complex web of digital safety, privacy settings, and algorithmic influences. At Anapol Weiss, we have seen firsthand the devastating impact that online negligence and predatory...

T-Boned Leaving A Big-Box Store: The Most Common Holiday Left-Turn Crash And How It Happens

Dec 29, 2025

The period immediately following December 25th is often just as hectic as the lead-up to the holiday itself. Across the state of Pennsylvania, from the bustling plazas of the Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia to the sprawling parking lots of the King of Prussia Mall, a new phase of consumer activity begins. This is the season of gift returns, the redemption of gift cards, and the pursuit of post-holiday clearance sales. While the spirit of the season...

Car Accident After A Holiday Light Display: When Gridlock And Pedestrians Create Split-Second Wrecks

Dec 26, 2025

The week between Christmas and the New Year represents a unique and often overlooked period of danger on the road. While the frantic rush of Christmas Eve has passed, the festive spirit remains in full force. Families throughout the country spend these evenings visiting massive holiday light displays, local winter wonderlands, and neighborhood decorations. However, this period is also characterized by a dangerous intersection of heavy vehicle gridlock and high pedestrian activity. At Anapol Weiss, our...