US Courts

Khanal v. Bondi - Immigration Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an order from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) that dismissed a petition for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court found that the BIA failed to consider crucial documentary and testimonial evidence and applied an incorrect legal standard.

United States v. Rowell - Sex Trafficking Conviction Appeal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keion Rowell for sex trafficking of a minor. Rowell appealed his conviction, challenging the denial of his motion to suppress evidence, a claim of structural error regarding courtroom sealing, the admission of certain statements, and procedural issues with alternate jurors. The court rejected all of Rowell's arguments.

Johnson v. Sanford et al - Civil Rights Prisoner Case

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil rights case, Johnson v. Sanford et al. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01404-VC, was filed on February 18, 2026, and involves prisoner civil rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. A filing fee is due by February 28, 2026.

Roe CL 280 v. Uber Technologies - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Roe CL 280 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims.

Sherif v. an Illinois Corporation - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Sherif v. an Illinois Corporation, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a personal injury claim and names Walgreen Co. as a defendant. The initial filings include the complaint and proposed summons.

Babbini et al v. ID5 Technology, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Babbini et al v. ID5 Technology, Inc., was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing includes a complaint and proposed summons, initiating litigation against ID5 Technology, Inc.

Cooper v. Aramark Food Co. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Cooper v. Aramark Food Co. et al., was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Elijah Cooper against Aramark Food Co. and the San Francisco Sheriff Dept. under Federal Question jurisdiction.

Fletcher v. Walmart Inc. - Civil Case Filing

Walmart Inc. filed a Notice of Removal on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 5:26-cv-01422. This action moves a previously filed state court case to federal jurisdiction. A scheduling order has been issued with initial deadlines.

Jones v. Mendocino County - Habeas Corpus

A new civil case, Jones v. Mendocino County, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. A notice was issued regarding the completion of the In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of filing fee.

Grimes v. Grimes et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Grimes v. Grimes et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions and includes a motion to proceed in forma pauperis.