US Courts

Fourth Circuit Denies Petition for Writ of Mandamus

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Roberto Antoine Darden. The petition alleged undue delay by the district court in acting on a motion to alter or amend a previous order. The appellate court found the district court had recently ruled on the motion, rendering the petition moot.

City of Southfield v. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. - Securities Fraud Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a securities fraud case against Advance Auto Parts, Inc. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege scienter, or wrongful intent, in their claims that the company and its former officers manipulated accounting to mislead investors. The decision upholds the lower court's ruling.

State v. Jackson - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Raymond Jackson's motion for postconviction relief. Jackson sought relief based on alleged evidence suppression and ineffective assistance of counsel, but the court found no grounds to overturn his guilty plea.

KBranch v. BS13 Menu Buyer - Summary Judgment Opinion

The Delaware Superior Court issued a memorandum opinion in KBranch, Inc. v. BS13 Menu Buyer, Inc. The court denied the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted in part and denied in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment regarding claims related to an escrow dispute following a company sale.

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.

Bloomsybox.com LLC v. Userway, Inc. - Motion to Dismiss Ruling

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a report and recommendation on Userway, Inc.'s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by Bloomsybox.com LLC. The court recommended granting in part the motion to dismiss claims related to breach of contract, consumer fraud, warranty violations, and negligent misrepresentation.

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.