Courts & Litigation

USA v. Johnson - Criminal Case Filing

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new criminal case, USA v. Johnson, with case number 3:26-cr-00070-JD. The case was filed on February 17, 2026, and assigned to Judge James Donato.

M. v. Lyft, Inc. et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, M. v. Lyft, Inc. et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint and a motion for leave to file under pseudonym, with a filing fee of $405.

Richmond Schools v. Meta Platforms - Product Liability

Richmond Community Schools has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and other defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Case Number 4:26-cv-01391, was filed on February 17, 2026, alleging personal injury due to product liability.

Booker v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Booker v. SSA Commissioner, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the SSA Commissioner regarding Social Security benefits. A motion to proceed in forma pauperis was also filed.

Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Shundell S. Langford against the Commissioner of Social Security regarding disability benefits.

Thunder Kungfu Academy LLC v. Attorney General - Mandamus Petition

Thunder Kungfu Academy LLC filed a civil case on February 17, 2026, against the Attorney General of the United States and others, seeking a writ of mandamus. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, involves immigration actions and includes a filing fee of $405.

Agrawal et al v. Edlow et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Agrawal et al v. Edlow et al (Case 5:26-cv-01400), was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS as defendants.

Ward v. Mochi Health Corp. - Civil Rights Filing

Kimberly Ward filed a civil rights complaint against Mochi Health Corp. on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01393, involves a federal question basis. An initial case management scheduling order was issued on February 18, 2026.

School Board of Monroe County, Florida v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability

The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. The case, filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury related to Meta's products. This action initiates a new legal challenge against the social media giant.

Horizon Medical, LLC v. Meditrina, Inc. - Contract Dispute

Horizon Medical, LLC has filed a contract dispute lawsuit against Meditrina, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 5:26-cv-01396, was filed on February 17, 2026, with the initial complaint and proposed summons being the first filings.