Labor Department Cites Contractor for 16 Serious Violations After Fatalities

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Construction Labor Services Inc. for 16 serious violations following a worksite incident that resulted in two worker fatalities due to exposure to sewage gas. The agency has proposed penalties totaling $257,707.

Washington State Health Provider License Actions

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of six health care providers. These actions were taken due to various violations including neglect of vulnerable adults, submitting false information, and patient care issues.

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.

Ward v. Mochi Health Corp. - Civil Rights Filing

Kimberly Ward filed a civil rights complaint against Mochi Health Corp. on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-01393, involves a federal question basis. An initial case management scheduling order was issued on February 18, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zhou v. Noem et al - Immigration Mandamus Case

A civil case, Zhou v. Noem 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 is classified as an Immigration Mandamus case.

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.