United States

NY AG Warns of Pig Butchering Investment Scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert and guide warning New Yorkers about "pig butchering" investment scams. The alert details how these scams operate, where victims are typically targeted, and provides steps to avoid becoming a victim.

State AGs Seek Court Order to Restore FEMA Disaster Funding

A coalition of State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, has filed a motion to enforce a court order compelling FEMA to restore funding to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The program, which has provided approximately $4.5 billion for disaster mitigation projects nationwide, was unlawfully terminated by FEMA, leading to delays and cancellations of nearly 2,000 projects.

Goodman v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. et al - Securities Class Action

A new securities class action lawsuit has been filed against PayPal Holdings, Inc. and several executives. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges violations under the Class Action Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The filing includes a complaint and a proposed summons.

Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc. et al - Securities Class Action

A securities class action lawsuit, Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case alleges violations under the Class Action Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The filing fee was $405.

V.R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, V.R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Lawrence v. Lawrence et al - Airplane Personal Injury

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Lawrence v. Lawrence et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01378, involves a complaint for personal injury damages under the Montreal Convention.

J.N. v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, J.N. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. The initial filings include the complaint and proposed summons.

Virginia Health Officials Investigate Confirmed Measles Case

Virginia health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case in Northern Virginia, with potential exposure sites listed. The public is advised to report exposures and check vaccination status. This is the eighth reported measles case in Virginia in 2026.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on No Surprises Act

The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a case seeking to enforce arbitration awards under the No Surprises Act, ruling that the Act does not contain an implied private right of action. The court followed federal precedent in declining to create such a right, dismissing the plaintiffs' claims.

Texas AG Sues MUD Board for Illegal Development Support

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Double R Municipal Utility District (MUD) and its officers for alleged illegal actions to support a real estate development and evade state oversight. The lawsuit seeks to remove the board members, invalidate the annexation, and hold them accountable for unlawful conduct.