Wise v. Aramark et al - Prisoner Condition Suit

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Filed February 18th, 2026

Detected February 19th, 2026

Summary

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.

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What changed

A new civil case, Wise v. Aramark et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, under case number 1:26-cv-01408-RMI. The lawsuit, classified as a prisoner condition suit with a federal question basis, names Aramark, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco Public Health Department, San Francisco Sheriff's Department, and the State of California as defendants. The plaintiff, Steven Michael Wise, has filed a complaint and motions to proceed in forma pauperis and for appointment of counsel.

This filing initiates a legal proceeding that will require the named defendants to respond to the allegations regarding prison conditions. The court has set deadlines for consent/declination to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge by March 20, 2026, and for the completion of the In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of the filing fee by March 30, 2026. Compliance with these procedural requirements is essential for the case to move forward. Failure to respond or comply with court orders could result in adverse rulings.

What to do next

Review complaint and associated filings in Wise v. Aramark et al.
Assess potential implications for current prison condition policies and practices.
Ensure compliance with court-ordered deadlines for response and fee payment.

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Wise v. Aramark et al

Case Number: 1:26-cv-01408-RMI Judge: Illman, Robert M. Location: Eureka-McKinleyville 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 | COMPLAINT against Aramark, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco Public Health Department, San Francisco Sheriff's Department, State of California. Filed by Steven Michael Wise. Consent/Declination due by 3/20/2026. (Attachments: # (1) |
| 02-18-26 | 2 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Steven Michael Wise. (Attachments: # (1) Envelope)(kam2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 3 | MOTION to Appoint Counsel and Affidavit in Support of Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. filed by Steven Michael Wise. (kam2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 4 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Steven Michael Wise.. (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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