NDCA Recently Filed Cases

Tucey v. Roto Rooter - Consumer Credit Case

A new federal question consumer credit case, Tucey v. Roto Rooter Services Company et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

Russo v. Livingston et al - Civil Rights Complaint

A civil rights complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 3:26-cv-01405-AMO. The complaint alleges violations under the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, concerning prison conditions.

Yoon et al v. United States of America - Tax Suit

A tax suit, Yoon et al v. United States of America, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 3:26-cv-01423, involves a petition to quash summonses against the United States, with the IRS listed as the defendant.

Johnson v. Sanford et al - Civil Rights Prisoner Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil rights case, Johnson v. Sanford et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01404-VC, was filed on February 18, 2026, and involves prisoner civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A filing fee is due by February 28, 2026.

Wise v. Aramark et al - Prisoner Condition Suit

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.

Sanchez v. Government - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Sanchez v. Government, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01413-SVK, was filed on February 18, 2026, under Federal Question jurisdiction. Recent filings include notices regarding petition and affidavit due dates.

Snodgrass v. Monsanto Company - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Snodgrass v. Monsanto Company, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a personal injury product liability claim. The initial filings include the complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Fletcher v. Walmart Inc. - Civil Case Filing

Walmart Inc. filed a Notice of Removal on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 5:26-cv-01422. This action moves a previously filed state court case to federal jurisdiction. A scheduling order has been issued with initial deadlines.

Cooper v. Aramark Food Co. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Cooper v. Aramark Food Co. et al., was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Elijah Cooper against Aramark Food Co. and the San Francisco Sheriff Dept. under Federal Question jurisdiction.

Grimes v. Grimes et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Grimes v. Grimes et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.