Federal Courts

Viggiano v. Tesla, Inc. - Motor Vehicle Product Liability

A civil case, Viggiano v. Tesla, Inc., was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from San Francisco County Superior Court concerning motor vehicle product liability.

Tankoba v. Cafe Figard, Inc. - Civil Rights Jobs Case

A new civil rights case concerning employment has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Tankoba v. Cafe Figard, Inc., was filed on February 23, 2026, and involves allegations related to civil rights in employment.

Murphy et al v. Coinbase, Inc. et al - Civil Case

A civil case, Murphy et al v. Coinbase, Inc. et al, was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a notice of removal from San Francisco County Superior Court, with Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Global, Inc. as defendants. The nature of the suit is listed as 'Other Statutory Actions' under Federal Question basis.

Wood v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Wood v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims against several technology companies, including Meta Platforms, Inc. and ByteDance Inc.

Fourth Circuit Denies Mandamus Petition

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Martinez Orlandis Black. The court found that mandamus relief was not appropriate in this case, as it does not have jurisdiction to grant such relief against state officials or review final state court orders.

US v. Daniela Giancoli - Appeal Dismissed in Part, Affirmed in Part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed in part and affirmed in part the appeal of Daniela Marie Giancoli. Giancoli was sentenced to 150 months for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Her appeal arguments regarding sentencing errors and Brady violations were dismissed due to an appeal waiver.

US v. Clifton Mosley - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Clifton Mosley for witness murder and marijuana trafficking. The court found sufficient evidence and rejected Mosley's arguments regarding severance, suppression of evidence, and insufficient evidence. The decision sustains the jury's verdict.

US v. Robert Fall - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order in the case of US v. Robert Michael Fall. The court denied Fall's motion for appointment of counsel while granting his motion to seal medical records. This unpublished opinion does not constitute binding precedent.

Wong v. Town of University Park - Civil Action Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's dismissal of Edward Wong's civil action. The dismissal was based on failure to prosecute and failure to comply with a court order. The court found no reversible error in the district court's decision.

Marvin Harris v. Christopher Rosemeier - Dismissed Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by defendants seeking to challenge a district court's denial of qualified immunity. The dismissal was based on the court's lack of jurisdiction, as the denial was predicated on insufficient undisputed facts.