Judge Jon S. Tigar denied the motion for class certification in Ruelas et al v. County of Alameda et al, a civil rights case pending since November 2019. The ruling prevents the case from proceeding as a class action, meaning any claims must be pursued individually. Case Number 4:19-cv-07637-JST.

Affected parties (potential class members and defendant Alameda County) should note that the case continues on an individual basis. The court set a deadline of May 1, 2026 for a Joint Case Management Statement and scheduled a Further Case Management Conference for May 8, 2026. Counsel should review case management requirements and adjust litigation strategy accordingly.