Courts & Legal

USA v. Ho-Romero - Criminal Case Sentencing Vacated

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of David Ho-Romero and remanded for resentencing. The court found that the district court erred by applying an obstruction of justice enhancement without making a finding of intent. The case involved a guilty plea to methamphetamine importation.

United States v. Rowell - Sex Trafficking Conviction Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keion Rowell for sex trafficking of a minor. Rowell appealed his conviction, challenging the denial of his motion to suppress evidence, a claim of structural error regarding courtroom sealing, the admission of certain statements, and procedural issues with alternate jurors. The court rejected all of Rowell's arguments.

Khanal v. Bondi - Immigration Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an order from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) that dismissed a petition for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court found that the BIA failed to consider crucial documentary and testimonial evidence and applied an incorrect legal standard.

Cante Mijangos v. Bondi - Immigration Asylum Petition Review

The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Cante Mijangos v. Bondi. The court found that the petitioner failed to establish the required nexus between her abuse and her protected status for asylum, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial.

Babbini et al v. ID5 Technology, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Babbini et al v. ID5 Technology, Inc., was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint and proposed summons, initiating litigation against ID5 Technology, Inc.

Cooper v. Aramark Food Co. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Cooper v. Aramark Food Co. et al., was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Elijah Cooper against Aramark Food Co. and the San Francisco Sheriff Dept. under Federal Question jurisdiction.

Fletcher v. Walmart Inc. - Civil Case Filing

Walmart Inc. filed a Notice of Removal on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 5:26-cv-01422. This action moves a previously filed state court case to federal jurisdiction. A scheduling order has been issued with initial deadlines.

Ore v. Callahan et al - Federal Question

Christopher P. Ore filed a federal question civil case against Laura Beth Callahan, Martin Kraenkel, Mission Bar, San Francisco Police Department, and Two Nickels, Inc. The filing includes a complaint and an initial case management scheduling order. The case was filed on February 18, 2026.

Snodgrass v. Monsanto Company - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Snodgrass v. Monsanto Company, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a personal injury product liability claim. The initial filings include the complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Johnson v. Sanford et al - Civil Rights Prisoner Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil rights case, Johnson v. Sanford et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01404-VC, was filed on February 18, 2026, and involves prisoner civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A filing fee is due by February 28, 2026.