NDCA Recently Filed Cases

Freund v. Thomson Reuters - TCPA Case Filing

A TCPA case, Freund v. Thomson Reuters Corporation, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. This filing initiates a new legal action against Thomson Reuters.

Gularte v. Wright National Flood Insurance - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Gularte et al v. Wright National Flood Insurance Company, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case was removed from Monterey County Superior Court. The filing includes a Notice of Removal, Civil Cover Sheet, and Certificate of Interested Entities.

Tucey v. Roto Rooter - Consumer Credit Case

A new federal question consumer credit case, Tucey v. Roto Rooter Services Company et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

Martinez v. Unknown - Prisoner Civil Rights

A new civil case, Martinez v. Unknown, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case, bearing docket number 5:26-cv-01412-EKL, is categorized as a prisoner condition case based on federal question jurisdiction.

Russo v. Livingston et al - Civil Rights Complaint

A civil rights complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 3:26-cv-01405-AMO. The complaint alleges violations under the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, concerning prison conditions.

Yoon et al v. United States of America - Tax Suit

A tax suit, Yoon et al v. United States of America, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 3:26-cv-01423, involves a petition to quash summonses against the United States, with the IRS listed as the defendant.

Johnson v. Sanford et al - Civil Rights Prisoner Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil rights case, Johnson v. Sanford et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01404-VC, was filed on February 18, 2026, and involves prisoner civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A filing fee is due by February 28, 2026.

Wise v. Aramark et al - Prisoner Condition Suit

A civil case titled Wise v. Aramark et al was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit concerns prisoner conditions and names Aramark, San Francisco City and County, and other entities as defendants. The plaintiff, Steven Michael Wise, is seeking to proceed in forma pauperis and have counsel appointed.

Patkins v. Rivera - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

A new civil case, Patkins v. Rivera, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's condition and is based on a federal question. Initial filings include a complaint, exhibits, and consent to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Encalade v. County of San Francisco - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Encalade v. County of San Francisco, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions.