OSHA Cites US Steel and MPW for Safety Violations After Explosion

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited United States Steel Corp. and MPW Industrial Services Inc. following an investigation into an August 2025 explosion that killed two workers and injured 12. OSHA proposed penalties totaling $179,687 for serious safety violations related to explosion and hazardous energy control hazards.

USA v. Ho-Romero - Criminal Case Sentencing Vacated

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of David Ho-Romero and remanded for resentencing. The court found that the district court erred by applying an obstruction of justice enhancement without making a finding of intent. The case involved a guilty plea to methamphetamine importation.

Illinois Reports First Measles Case of 2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state's first confirmed measles case of 2026 in an adult in the Metro East area. IDPH is urging residents to ensure they are up-to-date on their MMR vaccinations, as measles is preventable.

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.

Cante Mijangos v. Bondi - Immigration Asylum Petition Review

The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Cante Mijangos v. Bondi. The court found that the petitioner failed to establish the required nexus between her abuse and her protected status for asylum, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial.

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.

Sanchez v. Government - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Sanchez v. Government, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-01413-SVK, was filed on February 18, 2026, under Federal Question jurisdiction. Recent filings include notices regarding petition and affidavit due dates.

Guo et al v. Bondi et al - Other Immigration Actions

A new civil case, Guo et al v. Bondi et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' and names Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph B. Edlow, and Thomas (Tom) Schuurmans as defendants. The filing fee was $405.00.

Pete v. Angeion Group LLC - Civil Rights Case

A civil case, Pete v. Angeion Group LLC, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves civil rights and was filed on a diversity basis. Recent filings include a complaint and an application to proceed in forma pauperis.

Gularte v. Wright National Flood Insurance - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Gularte et al v. Wright National Flood Insurance Company, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case was removed from Monterey County Superior Court. The filing includes a Notice of Removal, Civil Cover Sheet, and Certificate of Interested Entities.

Russo v. Livingston et al - Civil Rights Complaint

A civil rights complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 3:26-cv-01405-AMO. The complaint alleges violations under the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, concerning prison conditions.

Yoon et al v. United States of America - Tax Suit

A tax suit, Yoon et al v. United States of America, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 3:26-cv-01423, involves a petition to quash summonses against the United States, with the IRS listed as the defendant.

Wise v. Aramark et al - Prisoner Condition Suit

A civil case titled Wise v. Aramark et al was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit concerns prisoner conditions and names Aramark, San Francisco City and County, and other entities as defendants. The plaintiff, Steven Michael Wise, is seeking to proceed in forma pauperis and have counsel appointed.

Freund v. Thomson Reuters - TCPA Case Filing

A TCPA case, Freund v. Thomson Reuters Corporation, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. This filing initiates a new legal action against Thomson Reuters.

Snodgrass v. Monsanto Company - Personal Injury Product Liability

A new civil case, Snodgrass v. Monsanto Company, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a personal injury product liability claim. The initial filings include the complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Tucey v. Roto Rooter - Consumer Credit Case

A new federal question consumer credit case, Tucey v. Roto Rooter Services Company et al, 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.

Martinez v. Unknown - Prisoner Civil Rights

A new civil case, Martinez v. Unknown, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case, bearing docket number 5:26-cv-01412-EKL, is categorized as a prisoner condition case based on federal question jurisdiction.

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.

Gonzalez v. Doe - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

A new civil case, Gonzalez v. Doe, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case type is Federal Question, with the nature of suit being Prisoner: Prison Condition. Recent filings include a declaration and clerk's notices regarding complaint and fee payment deadlines.

Encalade v. County of San Francisco - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Encalade v. County of San Francisco, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 18, 2026. The case involves a prisoner's complaint regarding prison conditions.

Patkins v. Rivera - Prisoner Condition Civil Case

A new civil case, Patkins v. Rivera, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a prisoner's condition and is based on a federal question. Initial filings include a complaint, exhibits, and consent to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Wang v. Noem et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Wang v. Noem et al, was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 1:26-cv-01431, is based on a Federal Question and seeks Mandamus relief.

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.

Ore v. Callahan et al - Federal Question

Christopher P. Ore filed a federal question civil case against Laura Beth Callahan, Martin Kraenkel, Mission Bar, San Francisco Police Department, and Two Nickels, Inc. The filing includes a complaint and an initial case management scheduling order. The case was filed on February 18, 2026.

Sykes v. Providence St. Joseph Health et al - Civil Rights: Jobs

A civil case titled Sykes v. Providence St. Joseph Health et al was filed on February 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Napa County Superior Court and is based on diversity jurisdiction, with the nature of suit being Civil Rights: Jobs.

DOJ Audit of CSOSA Security Controls and SMART21 System

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's (CSOSA) security controls and the SMART21 system for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, number 26-024, includes one recommendation.

Federal Prison Industries FY24 Financial Statements Audit Report

The DOJ's Office of the Inspector General has released the audit report for Federal Prison Industries, Inc.'s Fiscal Year 2024 financial statements. The report, number 26-027, includes 3 recommendations for improvement.

DOJ Audit of Court Services Information Security Management Program FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's Information Security Management Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, number 26-023, includes 5 recommendations.

DOJ Audit of Justice Management Division Security Controls and PAAS 2.0

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Justice Management Division's security controls and the Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (PAAS) 2.0. The report, dated February 18, 2026, identifies two recommendations for improvement.

DOJ Audit of Justice Management Division's Information Security Program FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Justice Management Division's Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated February 18, 2026, identifies 3 recommendations for improvement.

US v. Daqua Ritter - Affirmation of Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Daqua Ritter for murder and related charges. The court rejected Ritter's arguments regarding juror bias, insufficient jury instructions, and insufficient evidence, upholding the life sentence.

Natalie A. Tao v. United States Bankruptcy Court - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Natalie A. Tao's petition for a writ of mandamus against the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. The court found that the dismissal of her Chapter 13 petition rendered much of her requested relief moot and that she did not demonstrate a clear right to the remaining relief sought.

Island Creek Coal Company Petition Denied - Black Lung Benefits

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Island Creek Coal Company's petition for review of a Benefits Review Board decision. The Board had affirmed an Administrative Law Judge's denial of black lung benefits. The court found the Board's decision was based on substantial evidence and without reversible error.

Cerna v. Bondi - Immigration Appeal Denied

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review filed by Ivan Remberto Cerna. The court found that substantial evidence supported the Board of Immigration Appeals' ruling that the immigration judge erred in granting deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture.

US v. Javon Jenkins - Affirmation of Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Javon Emory Jenkins for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court reviewed the denial of Jenkins' motion to suppress evidence seized from his vehicle.

Eleanor McGinn v. Broadmead, Inc. - Contract and Negligence Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's summary judgment in Eleanor McGinn v. Broadmead, Inc. The court found that genuine questions of material fact remain regarding McGinn's gluten exposure in January 2021, vacating the summary judgment on breach of contract and negligence claims for that incident.

APAC-Atlantic v. Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Indemnification Dispute

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a district court's decision in APAC-Atlantic v. Owners Insurance Company. The court found that APAC's liability to accident victims arose out of the work performed by its subcontractor, Emery Sealco, Inc., thus entitling APAC to indemnification under its insurance policy.

Garten Trucking LC v NLRB - Enforcement of Labor Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a National Labor Relations Board order against Garten Trucking LC. The court found Garten interfered with employee union organizing efforts and ordered the company to bargain with the union.

Isaiah Wilkins et al. v. Pete Hegseth et al. - Court Opinion

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court decision concerning the U.S. Military's policy denying induction to individuals with HIV. The court's opinion addresses the military's justifications for its policies and the plaintiffs' arguments regarding medical conditions.

Jorge Artica-Paz v. Pamela Bondi - Immigration Habeas Corpus

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review filed by Jorge Artica-Paz, an individual from El Salvador, challenging the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of his applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. The court found substantial evidence supported the denial.

American Integrity Insurance Company Consent Order

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued a consent order regarding American Integrity Insurance Company's proposal to assume selected commercial lines policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. The order outlines conditions for the assumption, including comparable coverage and premium limitations, with an expected assumption date of May 19, 2026.

Delaware Court Denies Green's Post-Trial Motions

The Delaware Superior Court denied Green Industrial Development Group, LLC's post-trial motions for reargument and to alter or amend the judgment in the case Mortgage Connect Document Solutions, LLC v. Green Industrial Development Group, LLC. The court found no basis for reargument or amendment of its prior decision.

Jiggy Puzzles v. Steelhead Acquisition - Summary Judgment Order

The Delaware Superior Court issued a summary judgment order in the case of Jiggy Puzzles, LLC v. Steelhead Acquisition EE, Inc. The court granted in part and denied in part motions for summary judgment filed by all parties, impacting breach of contract and fraud claims related to an Asset Purchase Agreement.

Mickens v Horace Mann Insurance - Summary Judgment Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Horace Mann Property and Casualty Insurance Company's motion for summary judgment in a case involving underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits. The court found genuine issues of material fact regarding whether the plaintiff qualified as an "occupant" under the policy.