Courts & Litigation

United States v. Aryeetey - Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivanjoel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

Rice v. Andrewjeski - Summary Judgment Order

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order granting the defendants' motion for summary judgment in the case of Rice v. Andrewjeski. The court addressed several motions, including the plaintiff's motions to effectuate service and suppress evidence.

Gratton v. UPS - Order on Motion for Partial Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington granted United Parcel Service's motion for partial judgment or to limit the scope of a new trial in the case of Gratton v. UPS. The court's order modifies the previous jury award of $39.6 million in emotional distress and $198 million in punitive damages.

R. v. United States of America - Proposed Summons

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a notice regarding a proposed summons in the case of R. v. United States of America. This document outlines the preliminary details of the summons before it is formally issued.

Guzman v. Meta Platforms - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Guzman v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims under diversity jurisdiction. A recent filing indicates the case is being transferred for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

Ianozi et al v. HP Inc. - Civil Filing

A civil case, Ianozi et al v. HP Inc., was filed against HP Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on March 12, 2026, with case number 5:26-cv-02164. The filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

M.A. v. United States - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, M.A. v. United States, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a defendant. The initial filings include a complaint, proposed summons, a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity, and a consent to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge.

S.B. v. United States - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, S.B. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-02183. The initial filings include a complaint, proposed summons, and a motion to maintain plaintiff anonymity.

A.R. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Case Transferred Out

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has noted that case 4:26-cv-02166-YGR, A.R. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., has been transferred out and should not be docketed. The case was filed on March 12, 2026, under Diversity jurisdiction for Personal Injury/Product Liability.

Gutter v. Meta Platforms - Case Transfer Notification

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a notice that case 4:26-cv-02168-YGR, Gutter v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, has been transferred out and should not be docketed. The case was received from the District of Minnesota.