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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.