N.D. California

VMware LLC v. Kenvue Brands LLC et al - Copyright Infringement

VMware LLC filed a copyright infringement action against Kenvue Brands LLC and Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc in the Northern District of California. The case (4:25-cv-07999-JST, Judge Jon S. Tigar) was filed September 19, 2025, in Oakland. On April 9, 2026, defendants filed a Statement of Recent Decision pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d, citing a recent court decision as Exhibit 1.

Kimber v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Disability Benefits Case

The Northern District of California docketed recent filings in Kimber v. SSA Commissioner, a civil Social Security disability benefits case. The plaintiff filed supplemental evidence in opposition to defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, while defendants filed a reply brief. Judge Jon S. Tigar granted plaintiff leave to file the opposition out of time.

Hecht v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Disability Appeal

A civil Social Security disability appeal was filed in the Northern District of California by plaintiff Hecht against the Social Security Commissioner. The SSA Commissioner recently filed a responsive brief in the action, advancing the case from initial pleading to the briefing phase.

Hardamon et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc. - Contract Dispute

Hardamon et al. filed a civil contract dispute against Nissan North America, Inc. in the Northern District of California on January 2, 2026. The parties recently submitted joint case management documents and a motion to appear remotely at the April 2026 case management conference.

J. et al v. United States of America - Civil Personal Injury

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a civil personal injury case against the United States Government, assigned to Judge Lisa J. Cisneros. A case management statement was filed by the government on April 9, 2026, and the court granted the government's motion to dismiss on April 7, 2026, requiring plaintiffs to file an amended complaint by May 1, 2026.

Ruia et al v. United States of America - Voluntary Dismissal

The Northern District of California accepted a voluntary dismissal notice on April 9, 2026 in Ruia et al v. United States of America (Case 3:26-cv-01056-WHO). Plaintiffs Advait Ruia and Aikum Bhatti voluntarily dismissed their civil immigration action against the United States government without prejudice. The case, assigned to Judge William H. Orrick in San Francisco, is now closed.

Tyler May v. Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. - Civil

Tyler May filed a civil personal injury complaint against Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. in the Northern District of California on April 6, 2026. The defendant waived service on April 9, 2026, establishing an answer deadline of June 8, 2026. This is a newly filed diversity case with no published summary or docketed rulings to date.

Riccy Mabel Cruz-Alvarez Response to Government Motions in Limine

The Northern District of California docket for case 3:24-cr-00449-VC-1 (US v. Cruz-Alvarez) shows defendant filed a response opposing the government's motions in limine 1-7 on April 9, 2026. The defendant also filed opposition to the government's motion to exclude defense expert Thomas Boerman and filed a motion to exclude government expert Special Agent Oduniyi. The case involves standard pretrial filings including witness and exhibit lists.

Howser v. Odins civil contract case, San Francisco, April 8

Howser v. Odins civil contract case, San Francisco, April 8

Roe CL 304 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Personal Injury/Product Liability

A civil product liability and personal injury lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC. The plaintiff, Jane Roe CL 304, seeks damages arising from the defendants' alleged conduct. The case was filed on April 8, 2026, and a complaint and proposed summons have been entered into the docket.