NDCA Recently Filed Documents

Bayview Hunters Point Residents et al v. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. et al

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a transcript order (No. 396) on April 12, 2026, for proceedings held on February 12, 2026, before Judge James Donato in Bayview Hunters Point Residents et al v. Tetra Tech EC, Inc. et al (Case No. 3:19-cv-01417-JD). The transcript, to be provided by court reporter Marla Knox, relates to ongoing civil litigation concerning alleged environmental contamination at Bayview Hunters Point, San Francisco.

Strike 3 Holdings LLC v. John Doe - Ex Parte Application Granted for Third Party Subpoena

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Strike 3 Holdings LLC's ex parte application for leave to serve a third party subpoena prior to a Rule 26(f) conference in a copyright infringement case. The court order allows the plaintiff to identify the anonymous John Doe defendant associated with IP address 98.42.7.93. The plaintiff also filed a consent/dedeclination to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

B.L. v. Uber Technologies Inc - Assault Libel Slander

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a civil diversity case B.L. v. Uber Technologies Inc et al (Case No. 3:24-cv-07940-CRB) on November 13, 2024. The case involves assault and libel slander claims. On April 12, 2026, Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros issued a procedural order addressing joint discovery letters and administrative motions to consider sealing documents.

USA v. Nathanial J Lapolla - Criminal Case 3:25-cr-00298-WHO-1

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed criminal case 3:25-cr-00298-WHO-1 against Nathanial J Lapolla, assigned to Judge William H. Orrick in San Francisco. Recent filings include a stipulation and proposed order filed by the government on April 10, 2026, and an order granting time exclusion on April 12, 2026. A status conference was held on April 9, 2026, and a change of plea hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2026.

Gray et al v. Verbanec et al - Civil Rights: Other

A civil rights lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs Gray et al against defendants Verbanec et al in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, No. 5:25-cv-07307-BLF before Judge Beth Labson Freeman in San Jose, was filed on August 29, 2025. A certificate of service was recently filed on April 12, 2026.

Shahi et al v. Edlow - Immigration Complaint Declaratory Relief

Petitioners Shahi et al filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California (case 5:26-cv-03113) against Joseph B. Edlow seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a petition for writ of mandamus. The complaint, filed April 12, 2026, relates to immigration matters and appears to include an Administrative Procedure Act vacatur request against the US government.

Dominguez v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Disability Benefits

Sonia Dominguez filed a civil action against the Social Security Commissioner in the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-02814) on April 1, 2026. The case involves Social Security disability insurance benefits (DIWC/DIWW). Both parties have submitted procedural consent/declination documents regarding proceeding before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

Elmo Vincent Daniels Criminal Case, Judge Corley, San Francisco

The Northern District of California docketed criminal case 3:24-cr-00035-JSC-1 against defendant Elmo Vincent Daniels continues with transcript filings. Recent filings include transcripts of proceedings from multiple dates spanning March 2024 through March 2026, plus a transcript designation form covering 11 proceedings. No new compliance obligations or regulatory actions have been issued.

Smith-Stewart v. Commissioner of Social Security - Disability Benefits Complaint

Paul Smith-Stewart filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Commissioner of Social Security on April 11, 2026. The complaint, designated under Social Security: DIWC/DIWW (Disability Insurance for Working Disabled/Working Widows), seeks review of disability benefits determination. Case Number 3:26-cv-03112 is assigned to the San Francisco courthouse.

Hecht v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Disability Appeal

A civil Social Security disability appeal was filed in the Northern District of California by plaintiff Hecht against the Social Security Commissioner. The SSA Commissioner recently filed a responsive brief in the action, advancing the case from initial pleading to the briefing phase.