Blog: Sexual Abuse

Female Trial Lawyers In Uber Sexual Assault Litigation: Women Leading A Courtroom Reckoning

Apr 2, 2026

When 99 percent of a trial team is made up of women, it does more than make a statement. It shifts authority. It changes the tone of the courtroom. And in the first bellwether trial in the Uber sexual assault multidistrict litigation, it helped secure an $8.5 million verdict that is already reshaping corporate accountability nationwide. This was not simply a favorable outcome. It was a signal that the balance of power is evolving. Survivors have spent...

Representation Matters: The Critical Advantage of a Female-Led Firm in Uber Assault Cases

Mar 21, 2026

You get into a rideshare expecting a routine trip home. Instead, your sense of safety disappears in an instant. Sexual assault during an Uber ride is not just a crime. It is a profound violation of bodily autonomy, trust, and personal security. At Anapol Weiss, we understand that filing an Uber assault lawsuit is not just about compensation. It is about restoring power, dignity, and voice. For many survivors, representation by a female-led legal team makes...

Uber’s Women Preferences Feature Raises a Bigger Question: Why Do Riders Feel They Need It?

Mar 13, 2026

Imagine opening your rideshare app late at night. You check the driver’s rating. You glance at the license plate. Maybe you text a friend to share your trip details. Now imagine seeing a new option that allows you to request a female driver. For many women, the reaction may be immediate relief. That idea is at the center of Uber’s new Women Preferences feature, which the company recently rolled out nationwide in the United States. The feature allows female...

After an Uber Sexual Assault: You Are Not Alone and Here Is What Comes Next

Feb 16, 2026

After an Uber sexual assault, it can feel like everything changed in a single moment. What should have been a routine ride home may now feel like a rupture in your sense of safety. You might feel shock, fear, anger, numbness, or even self-doubt. These reactions are normal responses to trauma. What happened is not your fault, and you are not alone. Many passengers choose Uber because it feels like the safer option. You may have...

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...

Anapol Weiss Files Lawsuit Against New Jersey High School for Failure to Protect Former Student From Sexual Abuse

Jan 26, 2026

By: Anapol Weiss PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARLTON, NJ, January 26, 2026 — Anapol Weiss has filed a civil lawsuit against Cherokee High School, the Lenape Regional High School District, and the Board of Education on behalf of a former student. The lawsuit alleges institutional failures by school officials that allowed a teacher to sexually abuse the former student over several years. The complaint alleges the teacher groomed and sexually abused the former student on multiple occasions. According...

Accountability For Institutional Failure In New Jersey Schools

Jan 23, 2026

The safety of children in New Jersey schools depends on more than just the presence of teachers. It requires a commitment to active supervision and the enforcement of strict professional boundaries. When a school district fails to maintain these standards, the consequences for students can be devastating. A recent lawsuit filed by Anapol Weiss highlights a case where a high school Latin teacher at Cherokee High School allegedly engaged in years of systematic grooming and...

Was I Assaulted By My Doctor?

Oct 20, 2025

From the time women are teens, it is recommended they see a gynecologist for an annual examination. These yearly check-ups are important to ensure no serious health problems, such as breast, cervical and ovarian cancer, are developing. While these gynecological visits usually only take a few minutes, they do involve allowing a physician to touch the most intimate parts of a woman’s body. Similarly, during pregnancy, women attend routine medical appointments, (usually several times a month)...

Anapol Weiss Files Lawsuit Against LDS Church for Allowing Convicted Predator to Abuse Children

Oct 13, 2025

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEATTLE, WA — October 13, 2025 — Anapol Weiss, together with Dolman Law Group and Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC, has filed a lawsuit in King County, Washington on behalf of four survivors of child sexual abuse against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The lawsuit alleges that the Church knowingly reinstated a convicted child rapist into positions of trust, enabling years of abuse against vulnerable children. The...

What Evidence Is Needed to File an LDS Church Abuse Lawsuit?

Aug 29, 2025

Church is supposed to be a safe haven, a place where you can go for guidance and spiritual support. However, that isn’t the case with the Church of Latter Day Saints, or LDS. In recent years, many stories of sexual abuse have come forward. At Anapol Weiss, we understand how much courage it takes to speak out about what you experienced. We also understand that you likely have questions about what kind of evidence you...