United States

GS4 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, GS4 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 claims of Assault, Libel & Slander, and was filed under diversity jurisdiction.

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.

Thomas v. NETRITION INC. D/B/A PATCHAID - TCPA Civil Filing

A civil complaint was filed by Serena Thomas against NETRITION INC. D/B/A PATCHAID in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-01390, is based on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The filing date was February 17, 2026.

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.

Georgia Supreme Court: Fournier v. State - Malice Murder Conviction

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a malice murder conviction for Joey Travis Fournier. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's admission of autopsy photographs or in the ineffective assistance of counsel claim related to objections to those photographs. The conviction stems from the strangulation death of Cynthia Lynn Berry.

Dempsey v. State - Appeal of Felony Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder convictions of Le’Quan Dempsey for the shooting deaths of John Pendrak and Aiden Reynolds. Dempsey appealed, arguing insufficient evidence and improper admission of evidence regarding his probation status. The court rejected these arguments.

Owens v. State - Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding that the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on mutually exclusive mental states for crimes arising from a single act. The court applied its own previously overruled precedent, leading to the reversal of the felony murder conviction but allowing for retrial.

Bradford v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia is reviewing Xavier Bradford's appeal of his felony murder conviction related to Keneisha Carr's death. The case highlights significant delays in post-conviction proceedings and issues with access to trial transcripts for indigent defendants.

Chapple v. State Supreme Court of Georgia - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Johnny Chapple's convictions for felony murder and firearm offenses. The court addressed Chapple's contentions regarding the exclusion of expert testimony, the standard applied to his motion in limine, a continuing witness objection, and ineffective assistance of counsel. The decision upholds the trial court's rulings and the life sentence without parole.

Samuels v. State - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the murder conviction of Dyanta Derall Samuels. Samuels appealed his 2022 convictions for malice murder and other crimes related to two separate incidents in 2020, arguing insufficient evidence and trial court errors. The court found the evidence sufficient and denied the appeal.