Patkins v. Rivera - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

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Filed February 18th, 2026

Detected February 19th, 2026

Summary

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.

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What changed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has docketed a new civil case, Patkins v. Rivera (Case Number: 3:26-cv-01406-TSH). The case type is listed as 'Civil Case' with a 'Federal Question' basis, and the nature of suit is 'Prisoner: Prison Condition'. Initial filings on February 18, 2026, included the complaint, exhibits, consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge, and a proposed summons. A clerk's notice also indicated that the filer failed to submit the complaint through required email procedures, with a deadline to correct this.

This filing represents the initiation of a new lawsuit. While the specific allegations are not summarized, the nature of the suit suggests potential issues related to prison conditions. The court has issued a notice regarding procedural compliance for the filing, and a deadline of March 30, 2026, has been set for the completion of an In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of the filing fee. Legal professionals involved in prisoner rights litigation should note the procedural requirements and deadlines associated with this case.

What to do next

Review General Order No. 76 for email submission procedures for S.1983 complaints.
Ensure In Forma Pauperis affidavit is completed or filing fee is paid by March 30, 2026.
Monitor case filings for further developments regarding the prisoner's condition claim.

Source document (simplified)

Patkins v. Rivera

Case Number: 3:26-cv-01406-TSH Judge: Hixson, Thomas S. Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Prison Condition Date Filed:

February 18, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 18, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-18-26 | 1 | CLERKS NOTICE: The filer failed to submit this S.1983 complaint through the email procedures required by General Order No. 76. If the filer does not, by the deadline below, either resubmit the documents through the email procedures or file a motion s |
| 02-18-26 | 2 | EXHIBITS to Lodged Complaint filed byDavid C. Patkins. (Related document(s)[1]) (kam2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 3 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by David C. Patkins.. (kam2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 4 | Proposed Summons. (kam2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 5 | CLERK'S NOTICE re completion of In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of filing fee due within 28 days. IFP Form due by 3/30/2026. (kam2, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served |
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