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| California, March 28, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv01457/410173 In case 5:2023cv01457/410173, IRONSHORE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY initiates legal proceedings against Matterport, Inc., RJ Pittman, David Gausebeck, Matt Bell, Peter Hebert, Jason Krikorian, Carlos Kokron and Michael Gustafson at the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Filed on March 28, 2023, this case involves matters related to Insurance under 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgement. Presiding Judge Virginia K DeMarchi oversees the case, with involvement from Referring Judge Beth Labson Freeman, and no jury demand has been made. More Information about >>> ᐅ David Gausebeck, ᐅ Matt Bell, ᐅ Peter Hebert, ᐅ Jason Krikorian, ᐅ Carlos Kokron, ᐅ Michael Gustafson … | |
| California, March 28, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv02258/879669 At the US District Court for the Central District of California, case 2:2023cv02258/879669 involves Israel Howard bringing a case against HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC., a Delaware Corporation, Home Depot U.S.A Inc. and Does 1 through 50, inclusive. Filed on March 28, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Civil Rights: Jobs based on 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Civil Rights Act. The case is presided over by Judge Percy Anderson, with Referring Judge Alexander F MacKinnon also involved. It's essential to note that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ᐅ Israel Howard … | |
| California, March 28, 2023 ⚖ Case 4:2023cv01467/410211 In case 4:2023cv01467/410211 within US District Court for the Northern District of California, Irvington Public Schools brings a case against Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations LLC, Meta Payments Inc, Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC, Instagram LLC, Siculus Inc, Snap Inc., Tiktok Inc., TikTok Ltd, TikTok LLC, ByteDance Inc., Bytedance Ltd, Alphabet Inc., XXVI Holdi. Filed on March 28, 2023, this legal matter relates to Personal Property: Other as per 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Property Damage. The presiding judge is Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial. | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| ISIDRO RODRIGUEZ MADRID More Information | MERRICK B. GARLAND, ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 23-525], [Filed: March 28, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ MERRICK B. GARLAND, ᐅ ATTORNEY GENERAL | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| ILYA KOVALCHUK | CITY OF DECHERD, TN and MATHEW WARD, in his individual capacity |
| [Case # 23-5229], [Filed: March 23, 2023] [ Civil Rights: Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ in his individual capacity | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: CENTRIPETAL NETWORKS More Information | PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. and KATHERINE K. VIDAL, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office |
| [Case # case 23-127], [Filed: March 23, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ KATHERINE K. VIDAL, ᐅ Trademark Office | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: Ocwen Loan Servicing More Information L.L.C. and Ocwen Financial Corporation | Jean-Marc Eichner and Brandon Loyd |
| [Case # 23-40174], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ Jean-Marc Eichner, ᐅ Brandon Loyd | |
| California, March 23, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv01371/410022 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2023cv01371/410022 entails Innovative Sports Management, Inc. d/b/a Integrated Sports Media and Jeanette Costanza Ruiz Arias individually and d/b/a Fonda Colombiana and 818 Sports Bar & Grill, Inc. an unknown business entity d/b/a Fonda Colombiana. The filing date is March 23, 2023, and this case deals with Cable/Satellite TV as per 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed Question: Fed Communications Act of 1934. Judge James Donato is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded. More Information about >>> ᐅ Jeanette Costanza Ruiz Arias individually … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: JOSEPH REHO III | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-3231], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: ANTONIO CLARK More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-1264], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: JAMES WILLIAMS More Information IV | SUMMIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CENTER |
| [Case # 23-3236], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: MELVIN BONNELL More Information | CHRIS MCBEE, Warden |
| [Case # 23-3235], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Habeas Corpus - Death Penalty§ ⚖ ] ᐅ CHRIS MCBEE | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| IVAN L. RODRIGUEZ | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS |
| [Case # 23-10894], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| IBRAHIM FARHAB BARE | MERRICK B. GARLAND, ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 23-452], [Filed: March 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ MERRICK B. GARLAND, ᐅ ATTORNEY GENERAL | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: CHARLES M. PORTER More Information | SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS and ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 23-11103], [Filed: April 07, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ ATTORNEY GENERAL | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: HARVEY LEE PRESTON | JOHN DAVIDS, Warden |
| [Case # 23-1325], [Filed: April 07, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| California, April 07, 2023 ⚖ Case 8:2023cv00614/880750 At the US District Court for the Central District of California, case 8:2023cv00614/880750 involves Ivette Cortes Ntia and Ubong D. Ntia suing Ur Mendoza Jaddou and Alejandro Mayorkas. Filed on April 07, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Other Immigration Actions based on 08 U.S.C. § 1329 Writ of Mandamus to Adjudicate Visa Petition. The case is presided over by Judge Douglas F McCormick, with Referring Judge Fred W Slaughter also involved. No jury trial has been requested. More Information about >>> ᐅ Ivette Cortes Ntia, ᐅ Ubong D. Ntia, ᐅ Ur Mendoza Jaddou, ᐅ Alejandro Mayorkas … | |
| California, April 22, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv01956/411581 In case 3:2023cv01956/411581, Irene Cruz, Hector Meza, Vijaykumar Patel, Vamini Patel, YT, SP, Hardikkumar Chaudhari, Sonalben Chaudhari, Maria Aguero Castillo, Santos Medina Montoya, AMM, FNU Samaah and Samiuddin M Abdul initiates legal action against Ur M. Jaddou at the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Filed on April 22, 2023, this case pertains to matters regarding Other Immigration Actions under 05 U.S.C. § 551 Administrative Procedure Act. Presiding Judge Susan van Keulen oversees the case, with Referring Judge Richard Seeborg involved. There is no jury demand specified. More Information about >>> ᐅ Irene Cruz, ᐅ Hector Meza, ᐅ Vijaykumar Patel, ᐅ Vamini Patel, ᐅ Hardikkumar Chaudhari, ᐅ Sonalben Chaudhari, ᐅ Maria Aguero Castillo, ᐅ Santos Medina Montoya, ᐅ Samiuddin M Abdul, ᐅ Ur M. Jaddou … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: CHARLES SMITH More Information | SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS and ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 23-11176], [Filed: April 13, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ ATTORNEY GENERAL | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: ONEPLUS TECHNOLOGY (SHENZEN) CO. LTD. | ATLAS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC |
| [Case # case 23-130], [Filed: April 13, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: TERON HARRISON More Information | ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 23-11175], [Filed: April 12, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ ATTORNEY GENERAL | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: BRYAN DEON MILLER
aka Benny Jones More Information aka Brian Miller More Information aka Benny Johnson More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-5320], [Filed: April 12, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: MAURICE DANIELS More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11169], [Filed: April 12, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| California, April 12, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv00640/881167 In case 5:2023cv00640/881167, Ishtarai Bradley Parker initiates legal action against Kilolo Kijakazi at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on April 12, 2023, this case pertains to matters regarding Social Security: SSID Tit. XIV under 42 U.S.C. § 405 Review of HHS Decision (SSID). Presiding Judge Maria A Audero oversees the case, with Referring Judge Fernando M Olguin involved. There is no jury demand specified. More Information about >>> ᐅ Ishtarai Bradley Parker, ᐅ Kilolo Kijakazi … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| IIK TRANSPORT INC. and IVAN KAZNIYENKO | ANDREY PROKHOROV |
| [Case # 23-8011], [Filed: April 13, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ ANDREY PROKHOROV | |
| California, April 12, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv00662/756709 At the US District Court for the Southern District of California, case 3:2023cv00662/756709 involves Isabelle Franklin and Siera Haboc bringing a case against Healthsource Global Staffing, Inc. and Does 1-20. Filed on April 12, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Labor: Other based on 28 U.S.C. § 1453 Class Action Fairness Act. The case is presided over by Judge Larry Alan Burns, with Referring Judge Daniel E Butcher also involved. It's essential to note that Defendant has demanded a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ᐅ Isabelle Franklin, ᐅ Siera Haboc, ᐅ Does - … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: DANIEL CARR | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-1359], [Filed: April 19, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: DARIO PINSON More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11276], [Filed: April 19, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| ISMAHAN ADAN | SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES, DBA Swedish Medical Group |
| [Case # 23-35266], [Filed: April 19, 2023] [ Fair Labor Standards Act§ ⚖ ] | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| ISAIAH RANSOME More Information | STEVEN LONGSTRETH, Unite Manager, at SCI Greene |
| [Case # 23-1726], [Filed: April 19, 2023] [ Prison Condition§ ⚖ ] ᐅ STEVEN LONGSTRETH, ᐅ Unite Manager | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: THOMAS GUY CARAWAY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-3054], [Filed: March 28, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| IH6 PROPERTY GEORGIA LP and INVITATION HOMES | RONISHA PATTERSON |
| [Case # 23-11208], [Filed: April 12, 2023] [ Rent, Lease, Ejectment§ ⚖ ] ᐅ RONISHA PATTERSON | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: Hunter Mountain Investment Trust More Information | Highland Capital Management, L.P., Highland Capital Trust, James P. Seery, Jr., Stonehill Capital Management, L.L.C., Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C., Muck Holdings, L.L.C. and Jessup Holdings, L.L.C. |
| [Case # 23-10376], [Filed: April 12, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ James P. Seery, ᐅ Muck Holdings, ᐅ Jessup Holdings | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| Ihab Kifah Nadhim More Information | Kelley Beckhelm |
| [Case # 2023cv00746/757583], [Filed: April 19, 2023] [ Habeas Corpus (General)§28 U.S.C. § 2241 fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal) ⚖ ] [Judge: Allison H Goddard] , [Robert S Huie] ᐅ Kelley Beckhelm | |
| California, April 12, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv02741/881184 At the US District Court for the Central District of California, case 2:2023cv02741/881184 involves Ignacio Vera suing 18400 Vanowen, Inc. and DOES 1 to 10. Filed on April 12, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other based on 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans With Disabilities Act. The case is presided over by Judge Pedro V Castillo, with Referring Judge Dale S Fischer also involved. Remarkably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury to hear this case. More Information about >>> ᐅ Ignacio Vera … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: JEANETTA SPRINGER and JACOB SPRINGER More Information | WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., SIROTE & PERMUTT, PC and COMMISSIONER, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE |
| [Case # 23-11082], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: JOHNNY JEAN | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11081], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| IRMA MONRROY | MERRICK B. GARLAND, Attorney General |
| [Case # 23-1415], [Filed: April 14, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ MERRICK B. GARLAND, ᐅ Attorney General | |
| California, April 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv01818/411178 The legal proceedings in case 3:2023cv01818/411178 at US District Court for the Northern District of California involve Irene Proctor and Monsanto Company and JOHN DOES 1-50. Filed on April 14, 2023, this case focuses on Personal Injury Product Liability based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability. Judge Vince Chhabria is presiding, and it's notable that Both have requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ᐅ Irene Proctor … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District Lodge 160 Local Lodge 289 | National Labor Relations Board |
| [Case # case 23-1108], [Filed: April 14, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ National Labor Relations Board | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: VICTOR RODRIGUEZ More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-1690], [Filed: April 14, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| Irina Collier More Information | Sheriff, Chad White, The Attorney General of the State of California and Donald Trump |
| [Case # 2023cv00678/756936], [Filed: April 14, 2023] [ Prisoner Petitions: Civil Detainee: Conditions of Confinement§28 U.S.C. § 2241 fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal) ⚖ ] [Judge: Daniel E Butcher] , [Robert S Huie] [jury demanded by Plaintiff] ᐅ Chad White, ᐅ Donald Trump | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: ROBERT P. REFFNER More Information LEILA L. VESPOLI More Information MICHAEL DOWLING More Information DENNIS CHACK and TY PINE | DIANE OWENS and CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM |
| [Case # 23-302], [Filed: April 14, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ DIANE OWENS | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: FIRSTENERGY CORPORATION More Information STEVEN E. STRAH More Information K. JON TAYLOR JASON LISOWSKI More Information GEORGE SMART More Information PAUL T. ADDISON MICHAEL J. ANDERSON More Information STEVEN J. DEMETRIOU More Information JULIA JOHNSON More Information DONALD MISHEFF More Information THOMAS MITCHELL More Information JAMES F. O'NEIL III CHRISTOPHER D. PAPPAS More Information SAND | DIANE OWENS and CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM |
| [Case # 23-303], [Filed: April 14, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ DIANE OWENS | |
| California, April 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv01843/411193 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, Itria Ventures, LLC and EBZNS Holdings LLC, Kotka LLC, Atto Fine Inc., Drei Haus Ltd. Liability Co., Serenum LLC and Jonathan Yejun Park are involved in case 5:2023cv01843/411193. Filed on April 14, 2023, this legal matter focuses on Contract: Other under 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition For Removal--Other Contract. Judge Virginia K DeMarchi is presiding, and no jury trial is requested. More Information about >>> ᐅ Jonathan Yejun Park … | |
| California, April 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv02812/881477 In case 2:2023cv02812/881477, Iliana Mitchell initiates legal action against State of California, California Highway Patrol, Todd Cookston, Amanda Ray, State of California, California Highway Patrol and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive at the US District Court for the Central District of California. The case was filed on April 14, 2023 and involves matters related to Civil Rights: Other under 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Civil Rights Act. Alicia G Rosenberg presides over the case, and Referring Judge Otis D Wright is also involved. Interestingly, Plaintiff has demanded a jury to hear this case. More Information about >>> ᐅ Iliana Mitchell, ᐅ California Highway Patrol, ᐅ Todd Cookston, ᐅ Amanda Ray, ᐅ California Highway Patrol … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: Marian P. Young and Saving2Retire L.L.C. | Securities and Exchange Commission |
| [Case # 23-20179], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| California, April 24, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv01962/411589 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, case 3:2023cv01962/411589 involves International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 Pension Fund suing SVB Financial Group, Gregory W. Becker and Daniel J. Beck. Filed on April 24, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Securities/Commodities based on 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Securities Violation. The case is presided over by Judge James Donato, with Referring Judge Trina L Thompson also involved. Remarkably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury to hear this case. More Information about >>> ᐅ Gregory W. Becker, ᐅ Daniel J. Beck … | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: GEORGE WILLIAM WHEELER More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11350], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: JORGE MARTIN PENA | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11356], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: CONGHAU HUU TO | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11355], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: RAYMOND SMITH More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11357], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| IRA KLEIMAN and W&K INFO DEFENSE RESEARCH | CRAIG WRIGHT |
| [Case # 23-11318], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Other Personal Property Damage§ ⚖ ] ᐅ CRAIG WRIGHT | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| KATHERINE BRENNAN More Information LAUREN HARPER More Information MICHELLE MANG MEREDITH SEROTA and JACOB SOMERS More Information | JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC., NEUTROGENA CORPORATION, JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES, INC., AVEENO and JOHNSON & JOHNSON |
| [Case # 23-11319], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Health Care / Pharma§ ⚖ ] | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| IVETTE ARCE | COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY |
| [Case # 23-11315], [Filed: April 24, 2023] [ Soc Sec - SSID Title XVI§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: RANDY LAMAR BLACK More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11079], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: TODD ELLIOTT KOGER SR. | TODD ELLIOTT KOGER, JR., ISAAC USOROH and WILLIAM S. STICKMAN, IV |
| [Case # 23-1629], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ ISAAC USOROH, ᐅ WILLIAM S. STICKMAN | |
| Plaintiff versus Defendant | |
| ISAAC USOROH More Information | TODD ELLIOTT KOGER, SR., TODD ELLIOTT KOGER, JR. |
| [Case # 23-1632], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other Real Property Actions§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: City of New Orleans | United States of America |
| [Case # 23-30193], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: LAWRENCE C. JONES More Information | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-3287], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE More Information GREAT OLD BROADS FOR WILDERNESS and IDAHO RIVERS UNITED | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION |
| [Case # 23-593], [Filed: April 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: LEON D. CLARKE | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-11288], [Filed: April 20, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] | |
| Petitioner versus Respondent | |
| In re: GREGORY WASHINGTON More Information | ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA |
| [Case # 23-11289], [Filed: April 20, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ᐅ ATTORNEY GENERAL | |
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