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High-Profile Lawsuits Filed Against Alexander Brothers for Alleged Sex Trafficking and Assault

Feb 28, 2025

The Alexander Brothers—Alon, Oren, and Tal—are facing a tidal wave of legal action. Already federally indicted in December 2024 in the Southern District of New York on multiple sex trafficking charges, they are now defendants in scores of lawsuits nationwide. Federal prosecutors confirm that more than 60 victims have bravely come forward, and additional charges are expected. On February 25, 2025, Anapol Weiss attorneys Alexandra Walsh and Kristen Gibbons Feden filed lawsuits in the Supreme Court...

Anapol Weiss Files Class Action Lawsuit Against SPS Technologies Over Devastating Jenkintown Fire

Feb 28, 2025

Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2025 – The law firm Anapol Weiss has filed a class action lawsuit against SPS Technologies, LLC d/b/a PCC Fasteners – SPS Jenkintown (“SPS”) on behalf of residents and business owners affected by a massive fire at the company’s facility in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The complaint, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, alleges that SPS’s negligence and recklessness led to a catastrophic fire that caused significant health risks, property...

Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township, Pennsylvania

Feb 27, 2025

On February 17, 2025, there was an explosion at SPS Technologies’ factory in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a small suburb in Montgomery County just outside of Glenside in Abington Township. Following the explosion, fire raged at the factory for over two days while over sixty different fire departments responded to the blaze. SPS Technologies is a company that manufactures metal nuts, bolts, and other fasteners used in planes and other aircrafts. It is well known in the...

Philly Voice: Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord Filed by Anapol Weiss on Behalf of Family Whose Child Was Sexually Exploited

Feb 27, 2025

Philly Voice’s Michael Tanenbaum recently reported on the lawsuit filed against Roblox and Discord on behalf of a 13-year-old child who was sexually exploited while using the companies’ platforms. The article, entitled “Family from N.J. sues Roblox and Discord, claiming platforms are 'hunting ground' for child predators,” goes into detail about the lawsuit’s allegations that Roblox and Discord failed to provide the necessary protection against sexual exploitation by online predators. Excerpts: “The couple who filed the lawsuit...

Water Contamination Following the SPS Fire

Feb 26, 2025

Last week, there was a massive fire at the factory operated by SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA. Abington Township declared a state of emergency, and local residents were asked to evacuate and/or shelter in their homes due to concerns about air quality from the smoke. There are also very real concerns about the quality of the water in Abington following this catastrophic blaze that lasted for over two days. Cyanide Found in Tookany Creek Following the...

The Importance of Safety: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Negligent Security

Feb 25, 2025

Every day, people visit parking lots, shopping centers, hotels, and other public spaces expecting a basic level of safety. Whether you’re shopping, attending a concert, staying in a hotel, you should feel secure in these environments. Unfortunately, when businesses fail to provide proper security, the consequences can be devastating. At Anapol Weiss, I’ve represented many individuals and families who were harmed because of negligent security. These are cases where property owners failed to take reasonable steps...

SPS Technologies' Catastrophic Fire: A History of Violations and Its Devastating Impact on the Community

Feb 24, 2025

SPS Technologies, a company with a history of environmental violations, experienced a catastrophic four-alarm fire at its Abington Township, Pennsylvania facility on February 17, 2025. This incident has significantly disrupted the local community, leading to economic challenges and raising environmental health concerns. Background and Incident Overview Established in 1903, SPS Technologies specializes in manufacturing precision metal fasteners and machined parts for the aviation and aerospace industries. According to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the company has...

Understanding the Full Scope of Harm After a Fire: What Victims Can Recover

Feb 24, 2025

When a large-scale industrial fire erupts, such as the one that recently occurred at SPS Technologies, the damage extends far beyond the physical flames. The consequences can be devastating for individuals, families, and businesses caught in Abington Township, PA and the nearby area. From property destruction to serious health risks, fires of this magnitude often leave lasting impacts that can be both economic and emotional. At Anapol Weiss, we help victims understand their rights and...

Roblox, Called a “Pedophile Hellscape for Kids” by 2024 Hindenberg Research, is the Subject of a 2025 Lawsuit and 2023 Class Action

Feb 23, 2025

Hindenberg Research Report: “Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids” In October 2024, Hindenberg Research issued a report that included the following findings: “[O]ur in-game research revealed an X-rated pedophile hellscape, exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content and extremely abusive speech.” “Roblox’s social media features allow pedophiles to efficiently target hundreds of children, with no up-front screening to prevent them from joining the platform.” “In 2018, prior to Roblox going public, a...

San Mateo Daily Journal Interview About the Roblox / Discord Lawsuit on Behalf of 13YO Victim of Sexual Exploitation

Feb 22, 2025

Lawsuit Seeks to Hold Roblox and Discord Accountable for Enabling Child Sexual Exploitation in Recent Lawsuit Anapol Weiss partner Pat Huyett spoke to the San Mateo Daily Journal about a lawsuit the firm filed on February 12 against online gaming platform Roblox and online messaging platform Discord. The lawsuit alleges that the companies’ platforms enabled the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old boy—and that other minors across the country are also at risk. In the case Doe v...