Federal Courts

Thunder Kungfu Academy LLC v. Attorney General - Mandamus Petition

Thunder Kungfu Academy LLC filed a civil case on February 17, 2026, against the Attorney General of the United States and others, seeking a writ of mandamus. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, involves immigration actions and includes a filing fee of $405.

Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Shundell S. Langford against the Commissioner of Social Security regarding disability benefits.

Booker v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Booker v. SSA Commissioner, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the SSA Commissioner regarding Social Security benefits. A motion to proceed in forma pauperis was also filed.

M. v. Lyft, Inc. et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, M. v. Lyft, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint and a motion for leave to file under pseudonym, with a filing fee of $405.

School Board of Monroe County, Florida v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability

The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. The case, filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury related to Meta's products. This action initiates a new legal challenge against the social media giant.

GGH-0002 v. Roblox Corporation - Civil Lawsuit

GGH-0002 has filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit, case number 3:26-cv-01398, was filed on February 17, 2026, with a complaint for damages and proposed summons.

Ward v. Mochi Health Corp. - Civil Rights Filing

Kimberly Ward filed a civil rights complaint against Mochi Health Corp. on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01393, involves a federal question basis. An initial case management scheduling order was issued on February 18, 2026.

City of Southfield v. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. - Securities Fraud Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a securities fraud case against Advance Auto Parts, Inc. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege scienter, or wrongful intent, in their claims that the company and its former officers manipulated accounting to mislead investors. The decision upholds the lower court's ruling.

Brandon Case v. Officer Beasley - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the district court's decision in Brandon Case v. Officer Beasley. The court found that genuine disputes of material fact remain regarding the correctional officers' liability and the applicability of qualified immunity in a case alleging Eighth Amendment violations due to deliberate indifference to prisoner violence.

Fourth Circuit Denies Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Roberto Antoine Darden. The petition alleged undue delay by the district court in acting on a motion to alter or amend a previous order. The appellate court found the district court had recently ruled on the motion, rendering the petition moot.