Courts & Litigation

Richardson et al. v. Jawahar et al - Securities Fraud Case Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware denied a motion to stay a securities fraud case filed by Kathryn A. Richardson, Trustee, against Siddharth Jawahar. The court found that the defendant's arguments for a stay, based on potential Fifth Amendment self-incrimination during ongoing criminal proceedings, were not sufficiently supported.

Goodman v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. et al - Securities Class Action

A new securities class action lawsuit has been filed against PayPal Holdings, Inc. and several executives. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges violations under the Class Action Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The filing includes a complaint and a proposed summons.

Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc. et al - Securities Class Action

A securities class action lawsuit, Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case alleges violations under the Class Action Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The filing fee was $405.

V.R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, V.R. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. The filing includes a complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Lawrence v. Lawrence et al - Airplane Personal Injury

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Lawrence v. Lawrence et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01378, involves a complaint for personal injury damages under the Montreal Convention.

J.N. v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, J.N. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims. The initial filings include the complaint and proposed summons.

Delaware Court of Chancery Opinion on No Surprises Act

The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a case seeking to enforce arbitration awards under the No Surprises Act, ruling that the Act does not contain an implied private right of action. The court followed federal precedent in declining to create such a right, dismissing the plaintiffs' claims.

Commonwealth v. Caraballo-Nieves - Criminal Case Appeal

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court vacated a judgment dismissing drug charges against Jesus R. Caraballo-Nieves. The court found the trial judge abused discretion by refusing to allow the Commonwealth to proceed on a motion to suppress without presenting fentanyl-containing drugs as evidence, citing a conflicting court policy.

California Supreme Court Modifies People v. Dixon Opinion

The California Supreme Court has modified its previous opinion in the case of People v. Dixon. The court has remanded the case back to a lower court for a hearing, indicating a procedural adjustment rather than a substantive change in law.

Court Remanded for New Trial Due to Peremptory Challenge Errors

The California Court of Appeal remanded a case for a new trial, finding that the trial court erred in its handling of peremptory challenges. This decision highlights potential procedural errors in jury selection that could lead to appeals and retrials.