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Anapol Weiss Partner Marni Berger to Share Insights at Upcoming NBI Program

Dec 18, 2024

Anapol Weiss is proud to announce that Partner Marni Berger will be speaking at the National Business Institute (NBI) program on December 19, 2024. Marni will present her expertise as part of a comprehensive series aimed at helping attorneys avoid common litigation pitfalls. Marni Berger is scheduled to speak on the following three critical topics: 1. 5 Pleading & Motion Mistakes They Want You to Make Time: 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM During this session, Marni will outline frequent...

Anapol Weiss Secures $317.5 Million in Verdicts for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Dec 16, 2024

Anapol Weiss attorneys Kristen Gibbons Feden and Emily Ashe recently achieved a significant legal victory, securing $317.5 million in verdicts for 17 women who survived childhood sexual abuse by former Long Island pediatrician Stuart M. Copperman. Copperman’s medical license was revoked in 2000 after multiple women came forward, accusing him of sexually abusing young female patients over decades. However, he was not criminally charged at that time. In 2019, New York’s Child Victims Act allowed survivors...

Anapol Weiss Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Super73, Inc. On Behalf Of Consumers Misled By False E-Bike Claims

Dec 12, 2024

Marin County, California, December 10, 2024 – Anapol Weiss, a nationally recognized law firm for consumer rights advocacy, has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of plaintiff Hillary Whitman and others similarly affected against electric vehicle manufacturer Super73, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that the company falsely marketed and sold its vehicles as e-bikes under California law, causing harm to thousands of consumers. According to the lawsuit, Super73 misrepresented that its vehicles are e-bikes under the...

Anapol Weiss Files Three Depo-Provera Meningioma Lawsuits Against Pfizer

Dec 10, 2024

Anapol Weiss, a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals harmed by defective products, recently announced the filing of three lawsuits on behalf of women who developed meningioma tumors following long-term use of Depo-Provera, a widely used injectable contraceptive. The lawsuits—filed in California on behalf of Kathleen Fazio, LaTosha White, and Rachel Valera Arceo—bring significant allegations against Pfizer, Inc. and its affiliates. Plaintiffs argue that Depo-Provera caused intracranial meningiomas (a type of brain tumor)...

Anapol Weiss Announces Promotion of Catelyn McDonough to Partner

Dec 10, 2024

Anapol Weiss is proud to announce the promotion of Catelyn McDonough to partner this month. A dedicated advocate for justice, Catelyn has been a driving force within the firm’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Mass Tort Litigation practice, where her passion for protecting victims—particularly women affected by harmful products—has distinguished her as a leader in her field. Catelyn is a key member of the firm’s Women’s Health Litigation Group, where her expertise and dedication have contributed to...

$40 Million Settlement Secured for Vanguard Investors in Tax Liability Case

Dec 2, 2024

Anapol Weiss is proud to share the successful resolution of a significant legal battle, culminating in a $40 million settlement for Vanguard investors. The settlement addresses claims that Vanguard breached its fiduciary duties, resulting in substantial tax burdens for smaller investors who were forced to sell off assets. The case, filed in 2022, highlighted the impact of Vanguard's decision to lower fees by restructuring certain funds. This move inadvertently caused many investors in taxable accounts to...

Depo-Provera Lawsuits: Tracy Finken Magnotta Provides Update at HarrisMartin MDL CLE Conference on December 4

Nov 22, 2024

The status of the Depo-Provera meningioma lawsuits against Pfizer will be addressed by Anapol Weiss shareholder Tracy Finken Magnotta at the HarrisMartin MDL CLE Conference on Wednesday, December 4, in New York City. Magnotta and her team at Anapol Weiss filed one of the first lawsuits against Pfizer, alleging that the company failed to warn Depo-Provera users about the increased risk of developing meningioma tumors with prolonged use of the injectable contraceptive. Anapol Weiss is...

Personal Injury Boot Camp: Reviewing Insurance, Negotiating with the Adjuster & Demand Packages

Nov 15, 2024

On Wednesday November 20th, Anapol Weiss Partner Marni Berger will be presenting at a seminar for the National Bar Institute on best practices for trial lawyers to follow as they review the other side’s insurance information, negotiate with the insurance adjuster, and prepare demand packages. The seminar will begin with an overview of how counsel can perform insurance policy portfolio reviews. This starts with an understanding of the types of coverage available to the defendant and...

Supermarket News: Anapol Weiss Pursues Class-Action Lawsuit Against UNFI Over Alleged Supplier Discount Misuse

Nov 11, 2024

Supermarket News Senior Editor Bill Wilson recently reported on the class action lawsuit filed against United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) by Anapol Weiss, representing NYSM Organics LLC. Background of the Lawsuit and Allegations Against UNFI This lawsuit accuses UNFI of systematically and improperly applying prompt-payment discounts on supplier invoices, even when payments are delayed. Wilson’s article, which includes an interview with Anapol Weiss partner Patrick Huyett, provides insight into the legal complaint and the challenges facing smaller...

Anapol Weiss Files Class Action Against United Natural Foods, Inc. on Behalf of Natural Food Suppliers

Nov 8, 2024

UNFI’s Market Power and Influence Over Small Suppliers Anapol Weiss, in collaboration with Aaron Katz Law LLC and Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of NYSM Organics LLC and other similarly situated suppliers against United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), one of the largest distributors of natural and organic foods in the United States. With a robust presence in the industry, UNFI operates over 50 distribution centers nationwide, servicing more...