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- Anapol Weiss and Co-Counsel Demand Judge Recusal in Philly Zantac Class Action
Jul 29, 2024
The judge overseeing the Zantac class action in Philadelphia is married to a partner at Reed Smith, which represents GlaxoSmithKline, a manufacturer of the drug. This clear conflict of interest requires Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas recuse himself from the case. Notwithstanding the obvious conflict, Judge Roberts has not voluntarily recused himself. As a result, Anapol Weiss shareholder Tracy Finken and co-counsel for the plaintiffs, have filed a motion demanding...Read More - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Case
Jul 29, 2024
Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the Bankruptcy Court’s dismissal of LTL Management, LLC’s (“LTL”) bankruptcy case. The Third Circuit’s decision is the latest development in Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to use bankruptcy as a strategy to settle all claims involving allegations that the company’s talcum powder caused cancer due to asbestos exposure. Richard Golomb, an Of Counsel attorney with Anapol Weiss, represents more than 1300 women in...Read More - Anapol Weiss Files Class Action for Breach of Protected Health Information
Jul 16, 2024
It is beyond clear that health organizations and their IT providers must protect the health information patients provide. It is not just a matter of “should” this information be protected, it is a matter of “must.” Geisinger Health and its IT provider, Nuance Communications, failed to protect that information. Anapol Weiss is honored to have been selected to lead a nationwide class action of patients injured by Geisinger Health’s and Nuance Communications' negligence. On July 12, 2024,...Read More - The Art of the Trial: 10 Tips From My Personal Experience
Jul 16, 2024
By Published in The Legal Intelligencer, July 16, 2024 Anapol Weiss shareholder Larry Coben has tried so many cases that he literally has lost count. In his most recent article in The Legal Intelligencer, Larry opens with: “I recently tried a products liability case to verdict in Philadelphia in what was either my 100th major jury trial or my 200th trial—I lost count a while back.” His vast expertise in litigating civil cases is stunning. In his article,...Read More - 2024 Summer Law Clerks
Jun 24, 2024
Anapol Weiss is proud to welcome our 2024 summer law clerks. Michael Jara – University of Pennsylvania Kaleigh Dyer – Syracuse University College of Law Megan McGuire – Temple University Keyara Hill – Temple University Steven Williams – Temple University Raquel Romero – Temple University Megan McGuire - Temple University Anapol Weiss has a long history of hiring law clerks throughout the year in an effort to engage them in meaningful and challenging work in the Plaintiff’s bar. For the last two years,...Read More - Anapol Weiss Secures $20.7 Million Verdict Against Honda for Faulty Motorcycle Gas Cap Design
Jun 19, 2024
Philadelphia, June 18, 2024 – A jury in Philadelphia has awarded a $20.7 million verdict against Honda Motor Company for the unreasonably dangerous design of the gas cap of its 2014 “Grom” motorcycle, which was being ridden by a Philadelphia man when he struck a truck that pulled out in front of him. Jamal Boyd, the plaintiff, sustained burns over 50 percent of his body when the gas cap of the motorcycle popped off, and gas...Read More - Civil Rights Complaint Brought Against Bucks County and others for the Use of Excessive Force by a Corporal on Arrestee Resulting in Traumatic Brain Injury
Jun 19, 2024
The civil rights team at Anapol Weiss initiated suit yesterday on behalf of 38-year-old Steven Burns and his wife because of an assault Burns faced at the hands of a corporal that left Burns without a portion of his skull, in a medically induced coma for days and facing a lifetime of seizures. The suit was brought against the County of Bucks, the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, the Bucks County Department of Corrections, and...Read More - Anapol Weiss Seeks Injunction Against Johnson & Johnson
Jun 12, 2024
Attempt to Evade Responsibility in Baby Powder Cases Anapol Weiss filed is seeking preliminary injunction against Johnson & Johnson to prevent them from using the "Texas Two-Step" approach to evade the baby talc powder class action judgments. J&J, one of the wealthiest companies in the world, should be held accountable for paying the judgments ordered by the court. Women developed cancer from their product, ruining their lives. It is unconscionable for J&J to be playing games...Read More - CIO Views: Top 10 Most Influential Leaders Making an Impact in Legal Industry, 2024
May 24, 2024
Championing Justice: Kristen Gibbons Feden’s Journey Kristen Gibbons Feden, a shareholder at Anapol Weiss, is dedicated to securing justice for survivors. Known for her tenacity and commitment, Kristen has achieved millions in favorable outcomes for her clients. As a former prosecutor, she ensured justice in cases of homicide, domestic violence, and elder abuse. Throughout her career, Kristen has redefined legal representation standards. Her work extends beyond the courtroom, shaping discourse on legal practices and victim rights. “My...Read More - Anapol Weiss Of Counsel Sues J&J for Fraud Related to J&J Talc Unit's Asset Shuffles
May 23, 2024
By George Woolston, Reporter for Law 360 Published in: Law 360 (May 22, 2024) Anapol Weiss Of Counsel Richard Golomb, who represents more than 1,500 women whose cancer is alleged to be caused by talc powder usage, has joined with counsel from other talc powder cancer patients to sue Johnson & Johnson for fraud. The plaintiffs’ complaint alleges that J&J has tried to intentionally prevent tort victims from getting their day in court through a scheme of fraudulent...Read More