US Courts

US v. Ponzo - Criminal Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in US v. Ponzo, a criminal appeal originating from the District of Massachusetts, Boston. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling on issues raised in the criminal case.

State of Washington v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit issued an opinion in State of Washington v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a case originating from the District Court of Rhode Island. The appellate court ruled on the dispute between the State of Washington and HUD regarding housing policy matters. This decision establishes binding precedent within the 1st Circuit's jurisdiction.

National Alliance to End Homelessness v. HUD - Housing Litigation

The First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in National Alliance to End Homelessness v. HUD, a case originating from the District Court of Rhode Island. The opinion addresses a legal challenge by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a nonprofit advocacy organization, against the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding federal housing policy. The court's decision establishes binding precedent for the First Circuit jurisdiction covering Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Rhode Island.

Tollgaard v. United States of America - Personal Injury

United States District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a personal injury complaint filed by Alden Scot Tollgaard against the United States of America. Case 3:26-cv-02787-TSH was assigned to Judge Thomas S. Hixson in San Francisco. The Initial Case Management Conference is scheduled for July 2, 2026.

Boris v. Lawver - Civil RICO Complaint

Plaintiff Iofis Boris filed a civil RICO complaint against defendants David James Lawver and Bradley T. Weimert in the Northern District of California. The complaint was filed on March 31, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. Defendants have until April 14, 2026 to file consent or declination responses, with the initial case management conference scheduled for July 1, 2026.

Liu v. Edlow et al - Immigration Mandamus

Wanqui Liu filed a civil immigration complaint against Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS National Benefits Center in the Northern District of California. The case, numbered 4:26-cv-02721-HSG before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, appears to be an immigration mandamus action seeking judicial review of delayed immigration benefit processing.

Garcia Cabello v. Costco Wholesale Corporation - Personal Injury Diversity Case

A personal injury diversity case was filed in the Northern District of California on April 1, 2026, by plaintiff Garcia Cabello against Costco Wholesale Corporation. The case, Number 4:26-cv-02829-VC, was removed from Alameda County Superior Court (Case No. 25CV153794) and assigned to Judge Vince Chhabria in Oakland. Costco has filed standard initial disclosures including Notice of Removal, Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, and consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction.

LS 694 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

United States District Court Northern District of California filed a civil product liability case against Uber Technologies, Inc. on April 1, 2026. Jane Doe LS 694 alleges personal injury in connection with an Uber product or service. The complaint was filed with a $405 filing fee.

Darlington County School District v. Meta Platforms - Product Liability

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California received a civil complaint filed by Darlington County School District against Meta Platforms, Inc. and unnamed co-defendants on April 1, 2026. The school district alleges personal injury product liability claims, filing fee of $405 paid, case number 4:26-cv-02824.

FLSA case Marshall v Old Republic Home Protection

FLSA case Marshall v Old Republic Home Protection