USA v. Covarrubias - Criminal Case Filing

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new criminal case, USA v. Covarrubias, with case number 4:26-cr-00078-HSG. The case was filed on February 23, 2026, and assigned to Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.

Winter v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC - Contract Product Liability

A new civil case, Winter v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves diversity jurisdiction and is based on contract and product liability claims. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC filed a notice of removal from Santa Clara Superior Court.

Walsh v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Walsh v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 4:26-cv-01570, is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves personal injury and product liability claims against Meta Platforms, Inc., ByteDance Inc., Google LLC, and others.

Dinert v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Personal Injury Product Liability

A lawsuit titled Dinert v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, number 4:26-cv-01566, is based on diversity jurisdiction and involves personal injury and product liability claims against Meta Platforms, Inc., ByteDance Inc., Google LLC, Snap Inc., and others.

Kilburn v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al - Civil Case

A new civil case, Kilburn v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims against several major technology companies, including Meta Platforms, Inc., Google LLC, and ByteDance Inc. The complaint was filed on February 23, 2026.

J.P. v. United States of America - Civil Case

A new civil case, J.P. v. United States of America (Federal Bureau of Prisons et al), was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case number is 3:26-cv-01576, and the initial filings include a complaint and related procedural documents.

Erin Osmon v. United States - Civil Battery Claim Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in favor of the United States in a civil battery claim brought by Erin Osmon. The claim arose from a TSA pat-down inspection at Asheville Regional Airport. The court found the pat-down to be objectively reasonable.

Walls v. Prince George's County - Regulatory Taking Claim Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a regulatory taking claim against Prince George's County. The court found the claim was not ripe for review because the plaintiff had not plausibly alleged a final decision regarding his property's interim well and septic system.

Erick Pollard Criminal Appeal Affirmed, Dismissed, Remanded

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in part, dismissed in part, and remanded the criminal appeal of Erick Lemar Pollard. The court found Pollard's guilty plea to drug conspiracy charges was knowing and voluntary, and that his appeal waiver was enforceable, dismissing most of his appeal.

US v. Robert Fall - Affirmation of District Court Order

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order in the case of US v. Robert Michael Fall. The court denied Fall's motion for appointment of counsel while granting his motion to seal medical records. This unpublished opinion does not constitute binding precedent.