NDCA Recently Filed Documents

Center For Biological Diversity v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service et al

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a civil complaint against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and additional defendants in the Northern District of California on April 21, 2026. The complaint, assigned case number 1:26-cv-03333, is based on federal question jurisdiction and concerns environmental matters. The filing initiates federal litigation requiring the government defendants to respond to the plaintiff's claims.

Rajanikanth et al v. Edlow et al

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California docketed Rajanikanth et al v. Edlow et al (Case No. 5:26-cv-00660-EKL), a civil case concerning other immigration actions filed by private plaintiffs against Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS. Judge Eumi K. Lee is assigned to the San Jose Division. The most recent filing dated April 21, 2026 is a reply brief in support of a motion to dismiss filed by the defendants.

McCullough v. Banerjee - Prison Condition Civil Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a civil rights action filed by prisoner McCullough against Banerjee, arising under federal question jurisdiction and alleging prison condition violations. The court issued a procedural order on April 20, 2026 addressing a CDCR email filing violation. The case remains in early procedural stages with no substantive rulings or compliance directives issued.

Axelrod et al v. Lenovo (United States) Inc. - Civil Fraud

Andrew Axelrod and Eliot Burk filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Lenovo (United States) Inc. in the Northern District of California before Judge Jeffrey S. White. The case, based on diversity jurisdiction, was filed August 31, 2021. Recent docket activity as of April 2026 includes administrative motions to seal materials, scheduling disputes, and a discovery letter brief.

Moulton v. Paul et al - Civil RICO Complaint

Sheryl Moulton filed a Civil RICO complaint against Paul et al in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case 5:25-cv-04059-EKL) on May 13, 2025. The case, presided over by Judge Eumi K. Lee at the San Jose location, remains active with a motion for extension of time to amend the complaint filed on April 20, 2026.

Sosa v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., et al - Copyright (3:25-cv-01310-WHO)

Sosa v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is a federal copyright infringement case filed February 7, 2025, before Judge William H. Orrick in the Northern District of California. Recent docket entries show procedural filings including oppositions to a motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint and a final motion for extension of time to respond. No case summary or substantive ruling is available.

WPEngine, Inc. v. Automattic Inc. et al - Trademark Dispute

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California docket shows WPEngine, Inc. filed a trademark civil action against Automattic Inc. on October 2, 2024 (Case 3:24-cv-06917-AMO, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín). The most recent filings from April 2026 consist of discovery letter briefs filed by both parties concerning individuals Wittlinger and Zhang.

Dale v. SSA Commissioner - Summary Judgment Motion Filed

Joseph Dale filed a motion for summary judgment against the Social Security Administration Commissioner in the Northern District of California. The SSA Commissioner must respond to the motion by May 19, 2026, with replies due by June 2, 2026. The case involves Social Security disability (SSID) benefits under Title XIV.

Orshan et al v. Apple Inc. - Motion Filing and Response Deadlines

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed multiple filings in the long-pending Orshan et al v. Apple Inc. case. Paul Orshan filed a motion with responses due May 5, 2026 and replies due May 12, 2026. Apple Inc. separately filed a motion for summary judgment with responses due May 4, 2026, along with Daubert motions to exclude plaintiffs' damages and marketing experts, both set for a July 16, 2026 hearing before Judge Edward J. Davila.

Merianny v. Wal-Mart Associates Inc. - Civil Rights Employment

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a civil employment case filed by Merianny against Wal-Mart Associates Inc. on April 17, 2026. The defendant removed the case from Contra Costa County Superior Court (Case C26-00815) to federal court pursuant to diversity jurisdiction. A corporate disclosure statement identifies Walmart Inc. as the corporate parent of Wal-Mart Associates Inc.

Jane Doe v. Lyft Inc. et al - Personal Injury

A civil complaint was filed on April 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by plaintiff Jane Doe against Lyft, Inc. and all co-defendants. The complaint, styled as Personal Injury Product Liability, was filed from San Francisco. The plaintiff is represented by attorney Rachel Abrams. An amended civil cover sheet and related procedural documents were also filed on the same date.

Leal v. Reyes et al - Civil Rights Complaint

Luis Leal filed a civil rights complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against defendants identified as Reyes et al. The complaint, filed April 20, 2026, constitutes the initiation of federal civil litigation under the court's Civil Rights: Other jurisdiction. The full complaint text is not available through this docket entry.

Ferris v. Federal Express Corporation - Employment Civil Rights

A civil employment discrimination case was filed in the Northern District of California on April 20, 2026. Federal Express Corporation removed the case from Placer County Superior Court, citing diversity jurisdiction. The plaintiff Ferris alleges civil rights violations related to employment. The defendant filed a civil cover sheet and certificate of interested entities identifying FedEx Corporation as the corporate parent.

Shirriel v. City of Berkeley et al - ADA Employment Complaint

Hana Shirriel filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the City of Berkeley alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the employment context. The complaint, filed April 20, 2026, names the City as defendant and was accompanied by the required filing fee and civil cover sheet.

IBEW Local 1245 v. Accurate Structural, Inc. - Grievance Award Enforcement

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 filed a petition in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeking confirmation and enforcement of a labor grievance award against Accurate Structural, Inc. The petition, filed on April 20, 2026 (Case No. 4:26-cv-03308), carries a filing fee of $405. This is a federal-question labor-management relations action filed in Oakland, California.

A. T. C. v. Uber Technologies Inc et al - Civil Personal Injury Complaint

A civil complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on April 20, 2026, by plaintiff A. T. C. against Uber Technologies Inc. and all co-defendants. The case, numbered 3:26-cv-03301, is a civil personal injury matter filed under diversity jurisdiction with a $405 filing fee. No case summary or publicly available documents beyond the initial complaint are currently accessible.

Unzueta v. City of Berkeley - Civil Rights Complaint

Mauricio Ayllon Unzueta filed a civil rights complaint against the City of Berkeley in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on April 20, 2026. The case, filed as case number 4:26-cv-03298, alleges civil rights violations under federal question jurisdiction. No case summary is publicly available and the specific allegations have not yet been disclosed.

Ramos v. S&D Restaurant Group LLC et al - ADA Accessibility Complaint

Oscar Ramos filed an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint against S&D Restaurant Group LLC and additional defendants in the Northern District of California. The civil case, filed April 20, 2026 under case number 4:26-cv-03296, alleges violations of ADA protections. Plaintiff is represented by attorney Richard Mac Bride.

David Joseph Perez, Case No. 5:21-cr-00022-EJD-1

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reports an active criminal case (No. 5:21-cr-00022-EJD-1) against David Joseph Perez, assigned to Judge Edward J. Davila in San Jose, filed January 20, 2021. Recent docket filings include attorney appearance notices and a motion for pro hac vice admission filed April 16-19, 2026.

Skaggs v. Galt Ventures, LLC - Telephone Consumer Protection Act Case

Plaintiff Skaggs filed a TCPA civil action against Galt Ventures, LLC and CURO Financial Technologies Corp. in the Northern District of California. Recent docket entries include a Notice of Withdrawal by CURO Financial Technologies and issuance of a summons to Galt Ventures. The case involves allegations of unlawful telemarketing under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Harris v. WebBank - Civil Case Filed

A civil case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on April 1, 2026. Plaintiff Harris v. WebBank, a federal question case categorized as 'Other Statutory Actions.' The court issued summons to defendant WebBank on April 13, 2026, following a proposed summons filed on April 13, 2026. The case is assigned to Judge Peter H. Kang in San Francisco. No case summary or substantive filings are publicly available.

Beverly v. Bisignano - Social Security Disability

Plaintiff Francois Rene Beverly filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. The case (3:26-cv-03293) concerns Social Security disability benefits under Title XIV. The plaintiff also filed a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.

Agarwal v. Rubio et al - Civil Complaint, Immigration

Parul Agarwal filed a civil complaint against Marco Rubio et al. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint, filed on April 19, 2026 (Case No. 5:26-cv-03294), is categorized under 'Other Immigration Actions.' The filing includes the civil cover sheet and complaint, initiating litigation in the San Jose courthouse.

Naseri v. United Parcel Service, Inc. - ADA Employment

Sanaz Naseri filed an ADA employment discrimination lawsuit against United Parcel Service, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case 3:25-cv-09638-RFL). An amended complaint was filed on April 14, 2026, and a stipulated protective order was entered on April 16, 2026, reflecting active discovery proceedings in this federal ADA employment matter.

Devy v. Brightchamps EdTech LLC - Motion for Entry of Default

Plaintiff Rima Devy filed a Motion for Entry of Default against Brightchamps EdTech LLC in the Northern District of California (Case 5:26-cv-01865-BLF). The motion seeks a default judgment against the defendant for failure to respond to the complaint. Judge Beth Labson Freeman is presiding over the civil rights matter. The filing includes a declaration by attorney Mark L. Javitch and supporting exhibits.

Ou-Young v. State of California et al - Civil Rights Case, San Jose

Kuang-Bao Paul Ou-Young filed a civil rights case against the State of California and individual defendants (Zayner, McGowen, Geffon, Rudy) in the Northern District of California. Recent docket entries show summons were successfully served on four defendants between 4/14/2026 and 4/16/2026, with answers due 5/5/2026 and 5/7/2026. The case remains in early procedural stages with no substantive rulings issued.

Garcia Vazquez v. Mullin et al - Mandamus and Injunctive Relief

Dalia Garcia Vazquez filed a civil complaint seeking mandamus and injunctive relief in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, assigned number 3:26-cv-03292, names the United States Government as defendant in an immigration-related matter. The complaint was filed on April 18, 2026, with a proposed summons also submitted.

Abat v. Alameda Health System - Civil Rights Employment

Nefretiri B. Abat filed a civil rights employment case against Alameda Health System in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:24-cv-01739-SK) on March 20, 2024. The most recent filing on April 18, 2026 is a procedural Notice of Change of Address by the plaintiff, with no substantive legal developments documented.

Gobin v. Apple Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

The Northern District of California received a new civil product liability complaint filed by Earl James Gobin against Apple Inc. The plaintiff alleges personal injury claims related to an Apple product. Plaintiff also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The court issued an Initial Case Management Scheduling Order setting the case management statement deadline for July 14, 2026 and the initial case management conference for July 21, 2026. All parties have until April 29, 2026 to file consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Tapestry, Inc. et al v. Last Brand, Inc. et al - Trademark Dispute

Tapestry, Inc. and related parties filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Last Brand, Inc. in the Northern District of California, Oakland Division. The case (4:25-cv-03082-JST) was filed on April 4, 2025, and assigned to Judge Jon S. Tigar. Recent docket activity includes procedural discovery disputes: confidentiality designation motions, discovery letter briefs, and exhibits filed by both parties in April 2026.

DBJPM 2016-SFC Emporium LLC v. Zechsan Business Development Inc. - Contract Dispute

DBJPM 2016-SFC Emporium LLC filed a contract dispute case against Zechsan Business Development Inc. and John Eric Sanchez in the Northern District of California on January 27, 2026. Defendants filed answers to the amended complaint and a counterclaim against plaintiff in April 2026. The case proceeds under diversity jurisdiction.

Moreno Hernandez v. City College of San Francisco et al - Civil Rights Education

Federal civil rights education case filed in the Northern District of California against City College of San Francisco and two individuals. Plaintiff Jose Rafael Moreno Hernandez filed in forma pauperis; motion for temporary restraining order was denied. Case management conference set for July 16, 2026. No summary of case is publicly available.

Guidotti et al v. Dine Brands Global, Inc. - Civil Diversity Removal

Dine Brands Global, Inc. removed a civil case from Alameda County Superior Court (Case No. 26CV175996) to the Northern District of California. The case was filed on April 17, 2026 as a diversity jurisdiction matter classified as Other Statutory Actions. Ancillary filings include a Notice of Pendency of Other Action, Certificate of Interested Entities identifying Dine Brands Global as its own corporate parent, and a Corporate Disclosure Statement.

Sneed v. Meta Platforms Inc. - Product Liability Civil Suit

Plaintiff Emily Sneed filed a civil product liability complaint in the Northern District of California (Case 4:26-cv-03286, Oakland) against Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook Operations LLC, Instagram LLC, and Siculus Inc. The master short-form complaint and demand for jury trial was filed April 17, 2026, with a proposed summons also submitted. No case summary or specific product details are publicly available at this time.

Wang v. Mullin et al - Naturalization Application Mandamus

Xingshi Wang filed a civil mandamus complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Joseph B. Edlow, Senator Markwayne Mullin, and James Wyrough on April 17, 2026. The complaint challenges delays or denials in Wang's naturalization application and seeks judicial action compelling adjudication. Summonses were issued to all defendants including the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General.

Tam v. North East Medical Services Notice of Removal

North East Medical Services filed a Notice of Removal in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, removing case number 26-CIV-01663 from the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo. The civil case was originally filed by plaintiff Tam against North East Medical Services on April 17, 2026. The filing fee was $405 with receipt number ACANDC-21881843.

Forrest v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Trademark Dispute

Andrew Forrest filed a trademark dispute against Meta Platforms, Inc. in the Northern District of California on June 23, 2022 (Case No. 5:22-cv-03699-PCP). The docket was updated through February 9, 2026 with recent filings including transcript orders from April 2026 proceedings before Judge P. Casey Pitts and Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi, administrative motions to seal, and a February 2026 discovery dispute resolved by order on April 14, 2026.

Western National Mutual Insurance Company v. Extreme Design Builders, Inc. - Contract Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed transcript filings and minute entries for proceedings held on April 9-10, 2026 in Western National Mutual Insurance Company v. Extreme Design Builders, Inc. (Case 3:23-cv-02727-EMC). The filings document a Motion for Summary Judgment hearing before Judge Edward M. Chen. No substantive ruling, judgment, or order is included in this docket summary.

Ashe v. Nice Systems, Inc. - Employment Civil Rights Case Dismissed

The Northern District of California granted a stipulated dismissal with prejudice in Ashe v. Nice Systems, Inc., case number 3:24-cv-07960-RS. The case, filed November 13, 2024, was dismissed on April 17, 2026 following a stipulation filed by defendant Nice Systems, Inc. on April 15, 2026. The dismissal with prejudice resolves the employment civil rights matter entirely.

California Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. Chemical Compounding Company

California Sportfishing Protection Alliance filed a civil lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Chemical Compounding Company. The case, filed October 7, 2025, involves environmental matters. A clerk's notice was issued on April 17, 2026, setting an Alternative Dispute Resolution phone conference for April 23, 2026, via Zoom.

Global Weather Productions LLC v. SMG - Monterey, LLC - Copyright

Global Weather Productions LLC filed a federal copyright lawsuit against SMG - Monterey, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case (3:26-cv-02550-CRB) was filed on March 24, 2026. Service of process was completed on April 14, 2026, with the defendant's answer deadline set for May 5, 2026.

Sheffield v. Kaaj Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Civil Suit

A civil personal injury lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California against Kaaj Technologies, Inc. The case was filed on April 3, 2026, based on diversity jurisdiction and assigned to Judge Kandis A. Westmore in Oakland. A consent/declination document regarding magistrate judge proceedings was filed on April 17, 2026.

CelLink Corp. v. Manaflex LLC - Patent Dispute

CelLink Corp filed patent infringement claims against Manaflex LLC in the Northern District of California. Recent filings include stipulations for remote court appearances, motions to retain document confidentiality and clarify protective orders, discovery disputes concerning CelLink's responses, and administrative motions to continue pre-trial deadlines. The case involves active discovery disputes and procedural matters ahead of trial.

Frasco v. Flo Health, Inc. - Transcript Order and Class Information Orders

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California filed a transcript order on 04/17/2026 for proceedings held on 04/16/2026 before Judge James Donato in Frasco v. Flo Health, Inc. (Case No. 3:21-cv-00757-JD). The court also filed a Joint Notice by Facebook, Inc. regarding proposed order on class information and withdrawal of previously proposed orders, along with an Order Regarding Class Information signed by Judge Donato on 04/16/2026. These are routine procedural filings in a pending civil class action case.

Amat et al v. Gauthier et al - Stockholders Suit

A stockholders' suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on December 19, 2025. On April 17, 2026, a Waiver of Service Returned Executed was filed for defendants Venture Hive, LLC and Apexe Quebec, Inc., with an answer deadline of July 9, 2026. This docket entry reflects routine procedural activity in a civil diversity case.

P.C. et al v. County of Sonoma et al - Civil Rights Action

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docket shows a civil rights case (3:24-cv-02597-AMO) filed May 1, 2024. County of Sonoma and multiple defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on April 15, 2026, seeking dismissal of the plaintiffs' claims. A hearing on this motion is set for July 9, 2026, with responses due May 7, 2026. Multiple declarations were filed in support of the motion.

Henry v. Community Federal Savings Bank - Labor: Other Civil Case

Paul Henry filed a civil labor lawsuit against Community Federal Savings Bank in the Northern District of California (Oakland Division) on March 9, 2026. The case, assigned Case No. 4:26-cv-02018-KAW before Judge Kandis A. Westmore, is categorized as 'Labor: Other' with diversity jurisdiction. Recent filings include procedural documents: stipulations to extend time to respond, consent/declination to magistrate judge proceedings, and certificates of interested entities identifying Community FSB Holding Company as corporate parent and Visa Inc. as an affiliate.

Lall v. Forouzani et al - Civil Personal Injury Dispute

The Northern District of California granted a stipulation to alter deadlines for defendants to respond to the amended complaint in Lall v. Forouzani et al. The court approved the proposed scheduling modification on April 17, 2026. Defendants previously filed a stipulation seeking extended time to respond, which plaintiff did not oppose.

A.V. v. AvalonBay Communities Inc. - Sex Trafficking Civil Case

A sex trafficking victim filed a civil complaint in the Northern District of California against AvalonBay Communities Inc. and other defendants including South Beach Marina Inc. The case (3:26-cv-00088-JD, Judge Donato) involves federal question jurisdiction. Recent filings include ADR certifications and a motion to dismiss filed by South Beach Marina Inc., with a hearing scheduled for June 4, 2026.

Strike 3 Holdings LLC v. Meta Platforms Inc - Copyright Infringement

Strike 3 Holdings LLC filed a copyright infringement civil action against Meta Platforms Inc in the Northern District of California. The case (5:25-cv-06213-EKL) was filed July 23, 2025, before Judge Eumi K. Lee in San Jose. Recent filings show appointment of mediator Joshua Masur on April 17, 2026, and a transcript order for proceedings held March 4, 2026.