Federal Courts

Learmonth v. Jaguar Land Rover - Contract and Product Liability

A new civil case, Learmonth v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims related to contract and product liability, with Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filing a Notice of Removal from Santa Clara Superior Court.

Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Fraud Case

A new civil case, Bartone et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01897, is based on diversity jurisdiction and alleges other fraud.

Morfin v. Chenega Global Protection - Civil Rights Jobs Case

A civil rights jobs case, Morfin v. Chenega Global Protection, LLC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 4, 2026. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01885, involves a complaint for damages.

A.B. v. United States - Civil Complaint Filed

A civil case, A.B. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons), was filed on March 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge. The case number is 3:26-cv-01886.

Bohatikov v. Bohatikova - Hague Convention Child Abduction

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to return two children to Wales under the Hague Convention. The court found the children's habitual residence was Wales and rejected the mother's grave risk defense. The opinion clarifies the application of the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Remedies Act.

Bouvet v. Illinois Union Insurance Company - Product Liability Litigation

This document is a published court opinion from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in the matter of Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation. It details the legal arguments and decisions concerning insurance coverage disputes related to these products.

Ochar v. Ameris Bank - Affirmation of Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order dismissing a civil action filed by Wilson Ochar against Ameris Bank and other financial institutions. The court denied the appellant's motions for amended brief, consent orders, recusal, and sanctions.

Wilson Ochar v. Ameris Bank - Appeal Dismissed in Part, Affirmed in Part

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed in part and affirmed in part the district court's order in Wilson Ochar v. Ameris Bank. The appeal regarding the dismissal of consolidated actions was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to a late filing, while the prefiling injunction was affirmed.

Ochar v. Apple Federal Credit Union - Civil Action Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of Wilson Ochar's civil action against Apple Federal Credit Union and denied his motion to amend the judgment. The court also affirmed the imposition of a prefiling injunction against Ochar.

Crawford v. Prince George's County Schools - ADA Claim Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision granting summary judgment to Prince George's County Public Schools in a failure-to-accommodate claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court denied a motion to dismiss the appeal as untimely, finding excusable neglect for an extension.