US Courts

Garcia Colon v. State Insurance Fund Corporation - Employment Retaliation

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of a permanent injunction and attorney fee award in a retaliation case. The court also addressed the stay of execution of a $300,000 judgment and attorney fees, finding that Puerto Rico law could not indefinitely delay federal judgment execution.

Coastal Capital LLC v. Savage - Bankruptcy Discharge Ruling

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a bankruptcy court's decision to deny a discharge to debtors Steven and Virginia Savage. The court found that the debtors failed to satisfactorily explain the disposition of their assets, a requirement for obtaining a discharge in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

US v. Munoz-Fontanez - Sentencing Appeal Affirmance

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Emanuel Munoz-Fontanez for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's sentencing decision.

M.A. v. US Government - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, M.A. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons) et al, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the U.S. Government and includes motions for anonymity and to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

LS 686 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, LS 686 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves personal injury product liability. The initial filings include a complaint and proposed summons.

Dartez et al v. Redwood Property Investors - Civil Rights Case

A new civil rights case, Dartez et al v. Redwood Property Investors III, LC et al, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 27, 2026. The complaint alleges violations related to civil rights in accommodations. The filing includes motions for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.

Haratyk v. Snapfish, LLC - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Haratyk v. Snapfish, LLC, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 27, 2026. The case number is 5:26-cv-01753. The filing includes a complaint and associated civil cover sheet.

Rivera v. Pratt - Civil Rights Case

A new civil case, Rivera v. Pratt, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a notice of removal from Santa Cruz County Superior Court, with Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc. and Pratt (Robert Mann Packaging), LLC as the filing parties.

Shah v. Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Shah v. Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01750, is based on a federal question and involves 'Other Statutory Actions'.

AUO Corporation v. Trivale Technologies - Patent Case

AUO Corporation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Trivale Technologies, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on February 27, 2026, with the case number 5:26-cv-01739.