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.

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.

Horizon Medical, LLC v. Meditrina, Inc. - Contract Dispute

Horizon Medical, LLC has filed a contract dispute lawsuit against Meditrina, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by case number 5:26-cv-01396, was filed on February 17, 2026, with the initial complaint and proposed summons being the first filings.

GGH-0002 v. Roblox Corporation - Civil Lawsuit

GGH-0002 has filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit, case number 3:26-cv-01398, was filed on February 17, 2026, with a complaint for damages and proposed summons.

School Board of Monroe County, Florida v. Meta Platforms, Inc. - Product Liability

The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, has filed a product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. The case, filed on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges personal injury related to Meta's products. This action initiates a new legal challenge against the social media giant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dempsey v. State - Appeal of Felony Murder Convictions

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the felony murder convictions of Le’Quan Dempsey for the shooting deaths of John Pendrak and Aiden Reynolds. Dempsey appealed, arguing insufficient evidence and improper admission of evidence regarding his probation status. The court rejected these arguments.