Courts & Litigation

Marichalar v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Case

A civil case, Marichalar v. SSA Commissioner, was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim related to Social Security benefits (DIWC/DIWW).

Winchell v. Social Security Commissioner - Social Security Review

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California filed a new civil case, Winchell v. Social Security Commissioner, on February 20, 2026. The case involves a complaint for judicial review of a decision by the Commissioner of Social Security regarding disability benefits.

Zhaolu v. Transportation Security Administration - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case has been filed by Zhang Zhaolu against the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, based on federal question jurisdiction, was filed on February 20, 2026.

Machado v. Mental Health Association - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Machado v. Mental Health Association of San Mateo County et al., was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Jordan Machado against the County of San Mateo, the Housing Authority of The County of San Mateo, and the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County.

T. v. United States of America - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case has been filed against the United States of America, specifically naming the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a defendant. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01516, was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Sigurdson v. Curbsure, LLC - TCPA Complaint Filed

A complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by Karen Sigurdson against Curbsure, LLC, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The case, Case Number 5:26-cv-01537, was filed on February 20, 2026, initiating litigation under federal question jurisdiction.

Brannon v. Mountain View Police Department - Civil Rights Case

A civil rights case, Brannon v. Mountain View Police Department, was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the Mountain View Police Department. A case management conference is scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Fresno et al v. Noem et al - Civil Rights Case

The City of Fresno and other municipalities have filed a civil rights case against Governor Kristi Noem. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against the US government, citing violations of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Ramos Bernabe v. Noem et al - Immigration Case Filing

A new civil case, Ramos Bernabe v. Noem et al, was filed on February 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and includes a petition for a Writ of Mandamus and/or Complaint Under the APA.

Essintial Enterprise Solutions LLC v. SBA - PPP Loan Forgiveness

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that payments to independent contractors do not qualify as "payroll costs" for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. This decision impacts how businesses that utilized PPP loans can claim forgiveness.