NY Attorney General Warns of Price Gouging Ahead of Winter Storm
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers about potential price gouging of essential goods and services ahead of a winter storm. Violations can result in penalties of up to $25,000 per violation.
Jane Doe 1 v. Lyft, Inc. - Civil Case Filing
A new civil case, Jane Doe 1 v. Lyft, Inc., was filed on February 21, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a conditional transfer order from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.
R.R. v. LYFT, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability
A new civil case, R.R. v. LYFT, Inc., was filed on February 21, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing indicates a transfer for consolidated pretrial proceedings.
NY Executive Order Declares Disaster Emergency
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state disaster emergency effective February 22, 2026, due to an expected nor'easter. The order applies to numerous counties and contiguous areas, suspending certain regulations to facilitate emergency response and relief efforts.