US Courts

Thomas v. NETRITION INC. D/B/A PATCHAID - TCPA Civil Filing

A civil complaint was filed by Serena Thomas against NETRITION INC. D/B/A PATCHAID in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by docket number 3:26-cv-01390, is based on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The filing date was February 17, 2026.

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.

GGH-GAL-0001 et al v. Roblox Corporation et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, GGH-GAL-0001 et al v. Roblox Corporation et al, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges personal injury and seeks damages against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc.

Eady v. Edlow et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Eady v. Edlow et al, 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. The filing fee was $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.

Jones v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder conviction of Willie Lee Jones. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and rejected the appellant's claim that the evidence was insufficient as a matter of due process. The conviction relates to the shooting death of Benjamin Francis.

Bradford v. State - Felony Murder Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia is reviewing Xavier Bradford's appeal of his felony murder conviction related to Keneisha Carr's death. The case highlights significant delays in post-conviction proceedings and issues with access to trial transcripts for indigent defendants.

Chapple v. State Supreme Court of Georgia - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed Johnny Chapple's convictions for felony murder and firearm offenses. The court addressed Chapple's contentions regarding the exclusion of expert testimony, the standard applied to his motion in limine, a continuing witness objection, and ineffective assistance of counsel. The decision upholds the trial court's rulings and the life sentence without parole.

Owens v. State - Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding that the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on mutually exclusive mental states for crimes arising from a single act. The court applied its own previously overruled precedent, leading to the reversal of the felony murder conviction but allowing for retrial.

Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Murder Convictions in Owens v. State

The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Maria Owens's murder convictions, finding the trial court gave an erroneous jury charge. While Owens may be retried for felony murder, her child cruelty conviction remains unchanged, though its sentence was vacated. The court's decision addresses complex issues of mutually exclusive verdicts and the law of the case doctrine.