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Torres v. California Department of Corrections et al - Civil Rights

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Filed February 26th, 2026
Detected February 27th, 2026
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Summary

A new civil rights case, Torres v. California Department of Corrections et al, was filed on February 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint seeks damages and a jury trial against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and other named individuals.

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What changed

Nicole Torres filed a civil rights complaint (Case Number 5:26-cv-01706) on February 26, 2026, against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Ralph M. Diaz, and Kelly Santoro. The filing includes a demand for a jury trial and seeks damages. The filing fee was $405.

This action initiates a new legal proceeding. The named defendants will need to respond to the complaint. Legal professionals involved in representing either party should review the docket for upcoming deadlines and filings. Failure to respond appropriately could lead to default judgment.

What to do next

  1. Review complaint and docket for Torres v. California Department of Corrections et al.
  2. Assess potential impact on agency policies and procedures related to civil rights claims.
  3. Consult with legal counsel regarding response strategy.

Source document (simplified)

v. Torres et al

Case Number: 5:26-cv-01706 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Date Filed:

February 26, 2026

Last Filing Date:

February 26, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02-26-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT For Damages and Demand for Trial by Jury against California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Ralph M. Diaz, Kelly Santoro ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21698033.). Filed by Nicole Torres. (Harrison, Bry |
| 02-26-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Harrison, Bryan) |
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Classification

Agency
Federal and State Courts
Filed
February 26th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Government agencies
Geographic scope
National (US)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Civil Rights
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Government Operations Corrections

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