US Courts

In re I.J. - Juvenile Custody Modification Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Eighth District, affirmed the juvenile court's judgment modifying parental rights and responsibilities in Case No. 115279. The appellate court upheld the denial of Father's motion to change Mother's status as residential parent and legal custodian, finding no demonstrated change in circumstances under R.C. 3109.04(E). The court also affirmed modifications made in the child's best interest under R.C. 3109.051(D).

Second Circuit affirms dismissal of inmate disciplinary case

Second Circuit affirms dismissal of inmate disciplinary case

Castaneda et al v. Chime Financial, Inc. - Class Action

Cindy Castaneda and Lauren Goodloe filed a class action complaint against Chime Financial, Inc. in the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-02924). The complaint alleges violations related to personal property and consumer financial services. Summons have been issued, and an initial case management conference is scheduled for July 7, 2026.

Self-Defense Criminal Appeal - Jury Instructions and Evidence Standards

The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an opinion addressing self-defense claims in a criminal case, examining jury instructions and evidentiary standards for defendants claiming self-defense. The court addressed whether sufficient evidence supported jury instructions and evaluated the trial counsel's effectiveness in presenting the self-defense theory.

Qt Company v. Autodesk - Copyright Infringement

The Qt Company and The Qt Company Oy filed a copyright infringement complaint against Autodesk, Inc. in the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-02925) on April 3, 2026. The complaint, accompanied by Exhibit A, alleges copyright violations related to Qt software. Autodesk must respond through the federal court litigation process.

Chilel Lopez v. California City Correction Center - Habeas Corpus

Hector Noe Chilel Lopez, an alien detainee, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against California City Correction Center in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The petition, case number 3:26-cv-02848-JCS, was assigned to Judge Joseph C. Spero. The petitioner was ordered to complete the In Forma Pauperis affidavit or pay the filing fee within 28 days.

Moncrease v. St. Andre - Habeas Corpus

Vashawon Moncrease filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case 3:26-cv-02709-JCS). The court issued a notice requiring the petitioner to either submit an in forma pauperis affidavit or pay the filing fee within 28 days. Judge Joseph C. Spero has been assigned to the case.

Burks v. U.S. Bancorp - Employment Discrimination

U.S. District Court Northern District of California received notice of removal from U.S. Bancorp, removing case 25CV474173 from Santa Clara Superior Court to federal court. The civil rights employment discrimination case was filed by plaintiff Burks against U.S. Bancorp under diversity jurisdiction. U.S. Bancorp filed the notice of removal and corporate disclosure statement on April 3, 2026, with a filing fee of $405.

Lopez v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Disability Appeal

Paula E. Lopez filed a complaint against the Commissioner of Social Security in the Northern District of California seeking judicial review of a disability benefits determination. Case number 5:26-cv-02915 was filed on April 3, 2026, in the San Jose division. The plaintiff also filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

Jara et al v. Jara Reyes et al - Consumer Credit Civil Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California received a Notice of Removal filed by TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc., removing case number 26CV177383 from Alameda County Superior Court to federal court. The civil case, styled Jara et al v. Jara Reyes et al, involves consumer credit claims and was filed with a $405 filing fee. TransUnion identifies TransUnion Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and TransUnion as corporate parents.