Federal Courts

Orellana Reyes v. Albarran et al - Habeas Corpus

Odilio Misael Orellana Reyes filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Orellana Reyes v. Albarran et al, was filed on March 1, 2026, with case number 3:26-cv-01756.

S. v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, S. v. United States, was filed on March 1, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01755, lists the U.S. Government as a defendant and is categorized under 'Civil Rights: Other'.

Awambu v. Department of Corrections - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Awambu v. Department of Corrections, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a federal question and is based on alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in an employment context. Recent filings include proposed summons and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

Shana Griggs v. 20 Mile Road Parker CO LLC - Premises Liability

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted summary judgment for defendants 20 Mile Road Parker CO LLC and Thompson Thrift Development Inc. on the plaintiff's premises liability claim under the Colorado Premises Liability Act. The court found the plaintiff failed to raise a genuine dispute of material fact regarding the defendants' snow-removal actions. The motion was denied regarding the common-law negligence claim as it was not addressed by the parties.

Arias v. Newman - Order Striking Second Amended Complaint

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado struck the plaintiff's second amended complaint in Arias v. Newman, finding it failed to adequately specify the individual actions of the defendants. The court set a deadline of March 13 for further action.

Choi v. Johnson - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Choi v. Johnson, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 2, 2026. The case involves a copyright dispute and is assigned to Judge Thomas S. Hixson. A recent filing on March 1, 2026, concerns consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Judge Westmore's Criminal Standing Order

Judge Kandis A. Westmore of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a new criminal standing order. This order will take effect on February 5, 2026, and outlines procedures for criminal proceedings before the judge.

Northern Georgia Court Grants TRO Against Leadership Committee

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Georgia's Lieutenant Governor and others concerning the state's "LC Statute" (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34.2). The ruling addresses challenges to campaign contribution limits for leadership committees.

Danielle V. v. Commissioner of Social Security - Order Reversing Denial of Benefits

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an order reversing and remanding the Commissioner of Social Security's decision to deny supplemental security income and disability insurance benefits to Danielle V. The case, docketed as 3:25-cv-05104, involves judicial review of the administrative law judge's decision.

Valentine v. United States - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss the case of Valentine v. United States. The court affirmed the dismissal after the plaintiff failed to file objections to the recommendation.