Courts & Litigation

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO, remanding the case of GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court's decision was based on a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals regarding the interpretation of a no-fault insurance eligibility regulation concerning patient referrals.

Sacaza v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Ruling

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for a New York City detective in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of qualified immunity for NYPD officers in a false arrest claim. The court found arguable probable cause existed for the arrest of Guo Hua Jin, overturning the lower court's decision and granting immunity to the officers.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum Case Review

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed an asylum case, Sufiyan v. Bondi. The court granted the petition for review in part, remanding the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine asylum eligibility absent the material support bar. The court denied the petition regarding Convention Against Torture relief.

Walsh v. HNTB Corporation - Age Discrimination Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment for HNTB Corporation in an age discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Joanne Walsh. The court found Walsh's appeal to be timely, despite HNTB's arguments to the contrary.

Roe v. United States - Civil Rights Complaint Filed

A civil rights complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by Jane SH Roe against Darrell Smith, the United States of America, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The case was filed on March 13, 2026, with case number 4:26-cv-02227.

Roe v. United States of America - Civil Rights Complaint

A civil rights complaint was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Roe v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al., involves allegations related to civil rights. The filing fee was $405.

Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Chrisholm v. City of Pacific Grove et al, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of civil rights and includes a demand for damages and a jury trial.

First-Citizens Bank v Cobalt Equipment - Contract Case Filing

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company has filed a contract case against Cobalt Equipment, Inc. et al. The case, identified by number 3:26-cv-02228, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 13, 2026. This filing initiates a new legal proceeding concerning a contract dispute.

Roe v. United States - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Roe v. United States, was filed on March 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves the Federal Bureau of Prisons as the defendant. The filing fee was $405.