US Courts

Vaxart securities litigation, San Francisco, Judge Vince Chhabria, August 2020

Vaxart securities litigation, San Francisco, Judge Vince Chhabria, August 2020

American Association of University Professors et al v. Trump et al - Administrative Procedure Act Challenge

The American Association of University Professors and several labor unions filed suit against President Trump and federal agencies in N.D. California (Case No. 3:25-cv-07864-RFL) on September 16, 2025, alleging unlawful cancellation of hundreds of millions in research grants to the University of California. Plaintiffs claim First Amendment violations, statutory procedure violations, Tenth Amendment anti-commandeering, separation of powers violations, Fifth Amendment Due Process violations, and arbitrary and capricious conduct under the Administrative Procedure Act. They seek an injunction and declaration that defendants' conduct is unlawful.

Houstone v. Transdev Alternative Services - Civil Rights Employment

United States District Court for the Northern District of California docketed Houstone v. Transdev Alternative Services, Inc. (Case No. 3:26-cv-02274-TSH), a civil rights employment discrimination case filed on March 16, 2026. Judge Thomas S. Hixson is assigned to the case located in San Francisco. The most recent filing on March 30, 2026 was a consent/declination to proceed before a US Magistrate Judge filed by defendant Transdev Alternative Services, Inc.

M.B. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California docketed a new civil lawsuit, M.B. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al (Case No. 3:26-cv-02742), filed on March 30, 2026. The complaint, filed by plaintiff M.B., names Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC as defendants and includes a demand for jury trial. The filing fee was $405.

Donald Siao - Bond Released to Surety

On March 30, 2026, a stipulation was filed in the Northern District of California to release $25,000 in appearance bond plus interest earned to the surety in the Donald Siao criminal case (Case No. 5:21-cr-00267-BLF-1). The filing, submitted by Daniel Olmos, represents a routine procedural step in concluding the criminal proceedings.

Aspire Power Ventures v. Public Utility Commission of Texas - ECRS Protocols

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, holding that ERCOT's adoption of ECRS protocols was not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act. The court also found that the PUC Commissioners acted within their statutory authority and that the PUC has exclusive jurisdiction over ERCOT protocols.

Kenedy County Wide School District v. Texas Comptroller - Property Appraisal Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the Texas Comptroller's property appraisal for Kenedy County, resolving a dispute over the valuation of native pasture land. This decision impacts how school funding is distributed by ensuring statewide equity in property tax appraisals.

Sanai v. Kruger et al - Civil Rights Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a judgment in the civil rights case Sanai v. Kruger et al. A notice of appeal has been filed by the plaintiff, Cyrus Mark Sanai, to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Behdin v. Edlow - Immigration Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a new filing in the immigration case Behdin et al v. Edlow. A notice was filed on March 29, 2026, regarding a motion for preliminary injunction and supplemental authority.

Hinton v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. - Consumer Credit Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new consumer credit case, Hinton v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. The complaint was filed by William Hinton against Midland Credit Management, Inc., alleging violations related to consumer credit.