US Courts

USA v. Brandenburg - Bomb Threats Sentencing Enhancement

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a sentencing enhancement for Bryan Melvin Brandenburg for substantial disruption of governmental functions related to bomb threats. The court held that security responses to threats qualify as governmental functions, even if not publicly visible.

Agrawal et al v. Edlow et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Agrawal et al v. Edlow et al (Case 5:26-cv-01400), 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.

Murray City School District v. Meta Platforms - Product Liability Lawsuit

Murray City School District 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, docketed as 4:26-cv-01389, was filed on February 17, 2026, with the nature of the suit listed as Personal Injury Product Liability.

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.

USA v. Johnson - Criminal Case Filing

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new criminal case, USA v. Johnson, with case number 3:26-cr-00070-JD. The case was filed on February 17, 2026, and assigned to Judge James Donato.

Booker v. SSA Commissioner - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Booker v. SSA Commissioner, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint against the SSA Commissioner regarding Social Security benefits. A motion to proceed in forma pauperis was also filed.

Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security Case

A new civil case, Langford v. Commissioner of Social Security, was filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a complaint filed by Shundell S. Langford against the Commissioner of Social Security regarding disability benefits.

Thunder Kungfu Academy LLC v. Attorney General - Mandamus Petition

Thunder Kungfu Academy LLC filed a civil case on February 17, 2026, against the Attorney General of the United States and others, seeking a writ of mandamus. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, involves immigration actions and includes a filing fee of $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.

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.