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B -> BLAKE...(click to open)
BLAKE, Brittany
BREWER, Marcia
BRUSC, Maria
Bhargava, Plaintiff
Bonta, Rob
Brooks-Newman, Phyllis
C -> CABRERA...(click to open)
CABRERA, J.
CALDERIN, Julio
CLAPHAM, Noelle
COFFEY, Michael
COLEMAN, Sheila
CURRAN, Michael
Calderon, Erika
Chavez, Paulette
Control, Terminix
Coyle, Michael
G -> GAKUBA...(click to open)
GAKUBA, Peter
GARCIA-SALINAS, Pedro
GARLAND, Merrick
GONZALEZ, Patrick
Georges, Peter
Goff, Michael
Gomez, Michel
Gramm, Phillip
Guzman, V.
H -> HUTNAK...(click to open)
HUTNAK, Angel
HUTNAK, Kimberly
HUTNAK, Phyllis
Hanen, Andrew
Hanna, Remon
Harmon, Zachary
Harper, Patrick
Hildebrandt, Peter
Hoang, Le
Hotel, Oakland
Hyland, Patricia
J -> JONES...(click to open)
JONES, Emmett
Jaddou, Ur
Jaddou, Ur.
Jimenez, Gabriel
Johnson, Peter
Jones, Paul
Jones, Seth
Judge, Magistrate
Jurdon, Patrick
K -> KUMAR...(click to open)
KUMAR, Pardeep
KUMAR, Tavish
Kamaka, Plaintiff
Kijakazi, Kilolo
Kilburn, Paige
Kim, Ted
Kory, Pierre
L -> LANDI-CAMAS...(click to open)
LANDI-CAMAS, Patricia
LOFTUS, Morgan
LUNEKE, Douglas
Lehman, Danielle
Lewis, Paul
Lo, Wayne
Love, Paula
Lumpkin, Bobby
Luna, Corina
Lutz, James
M -> MARKS...(click to open)
MARKS, Jonathan
MASSARO, Joseph
MCDONOUGH, Denis
MINEV, Michael
Maas, Ryan
Maples, Dominique
Marine, New
Marsh, Formerly
Martinez, Kelly
Mayorkas, Alejandro
McCauley, Mr.
McGee, Richard
McLay, Kathryn
McMillon, Doug
McZeal, Alfred
Morris, Donna
Moyo, Pamela
Moyo, Steven
N -> NAJERA...(click to open)
NAJERA, Gabriela
NAUGHTON, Martin
Newman, Jeffrey
Nia, Payman
Norton, Paula
Novak, Edward-leopold
P -> PADILLA...(click to open)
PADILLA, Ismael
PARIZEAU, Joseph
PARKER, David
PARKER, Kimberly
PASSONS, Russell
PAULO, Justin
PELLUM, Charles
PELTZ, Vernon
PEPPER, Nicholas
PERET, N.
PEREZ, Antonio
PICKETT, M.
PIERCE, Robert
PRITCHARD, Nolle
PRITCHARD, Patricia
Parsons, Paige
Pasky, Cynthia
Patterson, Del
Patterson, Dottie
Paul, Michael
Paul, Sonia
Pete, David
Phan, Kent
Phillip, B.
Picou, Kellie
Pierre, Marc
Plus, Pet
Pollitt, Paul
Pollutro, Dennis
President, Executive
R -> RIOJAS...(click to open)
RIOJAS, Antonio
ROBERTS, Vince
RYDER, Patrick
Radel, David
Raimondo, Gina
Raufer, Sue
Rautner, James
Regan, Michael
Roberts, Paul
Rodriguez, Pedro
Roshan, Peyman
S -> SACKS...(click to open)
SACKS, Russell
SINGH, Gurfateh
SINGH, Prabhjot
SNYDER, Richard
Salinas, J.
Scott, Patrick
Scruggs, Patricia
Sever, Parker
Shapira, Jesse
Sheldon, Sam
Shin, James
Spector, Paul
Sterling, Rochelle
T -> TARANTO...(click to open)
TARANTO, Cynthia
TAYLOR, Pierre
TYSON, Patrick
Thalasila, Pravin
Tyson, Brian
V -> VELEZ...(click to open)
VELEZ, Pauline
VOLPE, Charles
Varghese, Reji
Vasseur, Paige
Vela, Pastor
Villarreal, Blanca
Villeda, Doraliz
Vogt, Claire
Vogt, Phillip
W -> WICKHAM...(click to open)
WICKHAM, Harold
WILLIAMS, Brian
Wear, Explicit
Wear, Michael
Williams, Peter
Wray, Christopher
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California, December 01, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv06214/421646 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2023cv06214/421646 involves Patricia Hyland and Ford Motor Company. Filed on December 01, 2023, this case deals with Contract Product Liability based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Petition for Removal. Judge Sallie Kim is overseeing the proceedings, and it's worth noting that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Patricia Hyland … | |
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Phillip Vogt and Claire Vogt
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Windsor Window Company |
| [Case # 2023cv10123/907183], [Filed: December 01, 2023] [ Contract Product Liability§28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Property Damage ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, November 27, 2023 ⚖ Case 4:2023cv06127/421394 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 4:2023cv06127/421394, Peter Johnson files a suit against Vector Health, Inc. and Marc Ussini. The filing date was November 27, 2023, and this case concerns Contract: Other under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract. Presiding over the case is Judge Donna M Ryu. Both have requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Peter Johnson, ✅ Marc Ussini … | |
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California, November 27, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv06116/421366 US District Court for the Northern District of California case 5:2023cv06116/421366 comprises Pravin Chander Thalasila and Wayne Lo. Filed on November 27, 2023, this case concerns Contract: Other based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract. Judge Nathanael M Cousins is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Pravin Chander Thalasila, ✅ Wayne Lo … | |
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David R. Pete
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Doug McMillon, President/CEO Walmart Corporation, Kathryn McLay, President/CEO Sam's Club and Donna Morris, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, Walmart |
| [Case # 22-40344], [Filed: May 31, 2022] [ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ] ✅ Doug McMillon, ✅ Kathryn McLay, ✅ Donna Morris, ✅ Executive Vice President, ✅ Chief People Officer >>> More Information |
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Sonia Paul
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Ethan Allen Retail Inc. |
| [Case # 22-1181], [Filed: May 31, 2022] [ CIVIL RIGHTS-Jobs§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| Pruco Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Life Insurance Company | Blanca Monica Villarreal |
| [Case # 22-20259], [Filed: May 31, 2022] [ Insurance§ ⚖ ] ✅ Blanca Monica Villarreal >>> More Information |
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PAULINE MERCEDES VELEZ
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DENIS MCDONOUGH, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs |
| [Case # 22-15806], [Filed: May 31, 2022] [ Jobs§ ⚖ ] ✅ DENIS MCDONOUGH >>> More Information |
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| Producer-Writers Guild of America Pension Plan Board of Directors of the Producer-Writers Guild of America Pension Plan Writers Guild-Industry Health Fund and Board of Trustees of the Writers Guild-Industry Health Fund | NTCP USA Development, LLC and Jesse Shapira |
| [Case # 2023cv10087/907075], [Filed: November 30, 2023] [ Labor: E.R.I.S.A.§29 U.S.C. § 1001 E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement ⚖ ] ✅ Jesse Shapira >>> More Information |
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Palmer Temple Street Properties
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Doraliz G. Villeda and Michel Reinoso Gomez |
| [Case # 2023cv10053/907002], [Filed: November 29, 2023] [ Rent Lease & Ejectment§ ⚖ ] [Judge: Rozella A Oliver] , [Hernan D Vera] ✅ Doraliz G. Villeda, ✅ Michel Reinoso Gomez >>> More Information |
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California, November 29, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10061/906978 In a legal showdown that reverberates with intensity, the corridors of the US District Court for the Central District of California echo with the clash between Preeti Doe and Rochelle Sterling, The Sterling Family Trust, Beverly Hills Properties, LLC and James Shin. Dated November 29, 2023, this legal saga, identified by docket number case 2:2023cv10061/906978, thrusts into the spotlight with a passionate fervor. The battleground? A tumultuous arena of contractual conflicts encapsulated under the umbrella of "Civil Rights: Accommodations" as per 42 U.S.C. § 405 Fair Housing Act. However, amidst this legal storm, what ignites the flames of anticipation is Plaintiff's adamant insistence on a jury trial. It's a bold, unyielding stance, signaling a zealous yearning for resolution through the judgment of peers in this emotionally charged confrontation. More Information about >>> ✅ Preeti Doe, ✅ Rochelle Sterling, ✅ James Shin … | |
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California, November 11, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv05819/420777 Peyman Roshan initiates legal proceedings (case 3:2023cv05819/420777) against Mr. Douglas McCauley at the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, filed on November 11, 2023, pertains to Civil Rights: Other under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act. Notably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this matter. More Information about >>> ✅ Peyman Roshan, ✅ Mr. Douglas McCauley … | |
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Penny Adams-Vargas
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Harbor Group Management Company, a business of unknown nature, Harbor Group Managment Co., Llc, a limited liability company and Does 1 through 20, inclusive |
| [Case # 2023cv10266/907671], [Filed: December 06, 2023] [ Civil Rights: Jobs§28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Employment Discrimination ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, December 06, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10259/907650 Pamela Moyo and Steven Moyo initiates legal proceedings (case 2:2023cv10259/907650) against The United States and Marc Pierre at the US District Court for the Central District of California. The case, filed on December 06, 2023, pertains to Motor Vehicle under 28 U.S.C. § 1346 Breach of Contract. Notably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this matter. More Information about >>> ✅ Pamela Moyo, ✅ Steven Moyo, ✅ Marc Pierre … | |
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Paylocity Corporation
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Cangrade, Inc. and Synopsys, Inc. |
| [Case # 2023cv06349/421970], [Filed: December 08, 2023] [ Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016)§ ⚖ ] [jury demanded by Plaintiff] >>> More Information |
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| Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | Explicit Wear, Inc. |
| [Case # 2023mc00176/907897], [Filed: December 08, 2023] [ Other Statutory Actions§ ⚖ ] ✅ Explicit Wear >>> More Information |
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VERNON PELTZ
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KYLE BRYSON, Honorable, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for County of Pima, VINCE ROBERTS, Honorable, Presiding Judge of the Consolidated Justice Court in and for the County of Pima, ANTONIO RIOJAS, Honorable, Presidi |
| [Case # 23-3972], [Filed: December 06, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ VINCE ROBERTS, ✅ ANTONIO RIOJAS >>> More Information |
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NICHOLAS J. PEPPER
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BROWN UNIVERSITY and SHEILA COLEMAN, Individual/Official Capacity as Director of Human Resources |
| [Case # 23-2041], [Filed: December 08, 2023] [ Employment§ ⚖ ] ✅ BROWN UNIVERSITY, ✅ SHEILA COLEMAN >>> More Information |
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| JERRY DEAN PETERSEN | SNOHOMISH COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT and STATE OF WASHINGTON |
| [Case # 23-4053], [Filed: December 08, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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JOSEPH CONKO PARIZEAU
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BENJAMIN R. ANCIAUX |
| [Case # 23-4036], [Filed: December 08, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ BENJAMIN R. ANCIAUX >>> More Information |
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California, November 21, 2023 ⚖ Case 8:2023cv02187/906580 In case 8:2023cv02187/906580, Paige Kilburn initiates legal action against Del Patterson, Dottie Patterson and Alfred McZeal, Jr at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on November 21, 2023, this case pertains to matters regarding Torts to Land under 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Torts to Land. Presiding Judge Fred W Slaughter oversees the case, with Referring Judge Autumn D Spaeth involved. There is no jury demand specified. More Information about >>> ✅ Paige Kilburn, ✅ Del Patterson, ✅ Dottie Patterson, ✅ Alfred McZeal … | |
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California, November 21, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv09899/906389 At the US District Court for the Central District of California, case 2:2023cv09899/906389 features Paige Vasseur suing Reckitt Benckiser LLC. Filed on November 21, 2023, this case revolves around Other Fraud based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud. Judge Alka Sagar presides over the case, with Referring Judge Hernan D Vera involved. Notably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Paige Vasseur … | |
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PATRICK J. TYSON
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SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| [Case # case 24-1173], [Filed: November 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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POWERBLOCK HOLDINGS
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IFIT, INC. |
| [Case # case 24-1177], [Filed: November 21, 2023] [ Patent Infringement (Fed. Qst.)§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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RUSSELL ALLEN PASSONS
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JAY CHRISTENSEN |
| [Case # 23-3820], [Filed: November 29, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, November 29, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv06175/421506 In case 5:2023cv06175/421506 within US District Court for the Northern District of California, Paul Roberts brings a case against Dennis Pollutro, James Rautner, Jeffrey Newman, Mrinalini Ingram and Ryan Maas. Filed on November 29, 2023, this legal matter relates to Racketeer/Corrupt Organization as per 18 U.S.C. § 1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act. The presiding judge is Nathanael M Cousins, and the Plaintiff has made a request for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul Roberts, ✅ Dennis Pollutro, ✅ James Rautner, ✅ Jeffrey Newman, ✅ Mrinalini Ingram, ✅ Ryan Maas … | |
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KIMBERLY PARKER
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DAVID PARKER |
| [Case # 23-2004], [Filed: November 29, 2023] [ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ] ✅ DAVID PARKER >>> More Information |
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California, November 09, 2023 ⚖ Case 4:2023cv05777/420702 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 4:2023cv05777/420702 entails Paul Christopher Pollitt and Gina M. Raimondo. The filing date is November 09, 2023, and this case deals with Civil Rights: Jobs as per 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question. Judge Donna M Ryu is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul Christopher Pollitt, ✅ Gina M. Raimondo … | |
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Peter Hildebrandt
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UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 2023cv02297/907605], [Filed: December 06, 2023] [ Labor: E.R.I.S.A.§29 U.S.C. § 1132 E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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Michael Thomas Paul
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Bobby Lumpkin, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division |
| [Case # 23-50897], [Filed: December 08, 2023] [ Habeas Corpus (Prisoner Petition)§ ⚖ ] ✅ Bobby Lumpkin, ✅ Correctional Institutions Division >>> More Information |
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California, December 16, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv02295/774398 Initiated as Case Number case 3:2023cv02295/774398, Paleo Certified, Inc. doing business as The Paleo Foundation files a lawsuit against Yez! Foods, LLC at the US District Court for the Southern District of California. Filed on December 16, 2023, this case revolves around Trademark under 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act). Judge Marilyn L Huff presides over the case, and Referring Judge David D Leshner is also part of the proceedings. It's essential to note that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. | |
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California, December 16, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv02296/774403 Initiated as Case Number case 3:2023cv02296/774403, Paleo Certified, Inc. doing business as The Paleo Foundation files a lawsuit against TBE Beverages, LLC at the US District Court for the Southern District of California. Filed on December 16, 2023, this case revolves around Trademark under 15 U.S.C. § 1114 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act). Judge Michael S Berg presides over the case, and Referring Judge Todd W Robinson is also part of the proceedings. It's essential to note that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. | |
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Ping Yu
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Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Ur M. Jaddou and David M. Radel |
| [Case # 2023cv10560/909002], [Filed: December 18, 2023] [ Other Immigration Actions§28 U.S.C. § 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus ⚖ ] ✅ Alejandro N. Mayorkas, ✅ Ur M. Jaddou, ✅ David M. Radel >>> More Information |
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California, December 18, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv02950/438966 The legal proceedings in case 2:2023cv02950/438966 at US District Court for the Eastern District of California involve Paul Spector and NG & MG Investments LLC Doing business as Outside Inn. Filed on December 18, 2023, this case focuses on Civil Rights: Education based on 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans with Disabilities Act. Judge Deborah Barnes is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul Spector, ✅ Outside Inn … | |
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California, December 18, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023at01288/438944 Within the US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, Paul Spector brings forward a case against NG & MG Investments LLC Doing business as Outside Inn in Case Number case 2:2023at01288/438944. Initiated on December 18, 2023, this legal matter pertains to an Civil Rights: Education issue based on 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans with Disabilities Act. It's important to mention that Plaintiff has requested a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul Spector, ✅ Outside Inn … | |
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| NOE SALVADOR PEREZ-VASQUEZ | UNITED STATES |
| [Case # 23-2068], [Filed: December 18, 2023] [ Motions to Vacate Sentence§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| PAN LIU | Ur. M. Jaddou, John Daly, Jr. and Corina A. Luna |
| [Case # 2023cv02276/907276], [Filed: December 02, 2023] [ Other Immigration Actions§05 U.S.C. § 551 Administrative Procedure Act ⚖ ] ✅ Ur. M. Jaddou, ✅ John Daly, ✅ Corina A. Luna >>> More Information |
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California, October 26, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv09061/903904 Initiated as Case Number case 2:2023cv09061/903904, Phyllis Brooks-Newman files a lawsuit against Sanofi S.A., Aventis Pharma S.A., Sanofi US Services Inc. and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on October 26, 2023, this case revolves around Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability. Judge Charles F Eick presides over the case, and Referring Judge Wesley L Hsu is also part of the proceedings. It's essential to note that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Phyllis Brooks-Newman … | |
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California, October 26, 2023 ⚖ Case 8:2023cv02015/903780 In case 8:2023cv02015/903780, Paulette Chavez initiates legal action against Sanofi US Services Inc., Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Inc at the US District Court for the Central District of California. The case was filed on October 26, 2023 and involves matters related to Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability. John D Early presides over the case, and Referring Judge John W Holcomb is also involved. Interestingly, Plaintiff has demanded a jury to hear this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Paulette Chavez … | |
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POLAR VORTEX
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CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD'S, LONDON SUBSCRIBING TO POLICY YHL1700840 |
| [Case # 23-13551], [Filed: October 26, 2023] [ Marine Contract Actions§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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ANTONIO PEREZ
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NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL and GABRIELA NAJERA |
| [Case # 23-3957], [Filed: December 05, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ GABRIELA NAJERA >>> More Information |
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Peter Williams
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Environmental Protection Agency and Michael S. Regan, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, in his official capacity |
| [Case # case 23-1340], [Filed: December 18, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ Michael S. Regan, ✅ in his official capacity >>> More Information |
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California, October 26, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv05426/420001 In case 3:2023cv05426/420001, Patrick Roy Harper initiates legal action against Peter Georges, Lori Frugoli, Michael Wear and Zachary Harmon at the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Filed on October 26, 2023, this case pertains to matters regarding Civil Rights: Other under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act. Presiding Judge Vince Chhabria oversees the case, with Referring Judge Kandis A Westmore involved. Plaintiff has explicitly requested a jury for this litigation. More Information about >>> ✅ Patrick Roy Harper, ✅ Peter Georges, ✅ Lori Frugoli, ✅ Michael Wear, ✅ Zachary Harmon … | |
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Pandora Media
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Spoken Giants, LLC |
| [Case # 2023mc00149/903548], [Filed: October 26, 2023] [ Other Statutory Actions§ ⚖ ] [Judge: Margo A Rocconi] , [Mark C Scarsi] >>> More Information |
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California, December 05, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10226/907532 In case 2:2023cv10226/907532, PFN Lending Group, Inc. initiates legal action against Aspen Specialty Insurance Company at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on December 05, 2023, this case pertains to matters regarding Insurance under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract. Presiding Judge R Gary Klausner oversees the case, with Referring Judge Karen E Scott involved. Plaintiff has explicitly requested a jury for this litigation. | |
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California, December 07, 2023 ⚖ Case 1:2023cv01695/438419 At the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, case 1:2023cv01695/438419 involves Patrick Jurdon bringing a case against City of Hanford, City of Hanford Police Department, Parker Sever, Gabriel Jimenez, James Lutz, Karl Anderson and James Edlund. Filed on December 07, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Civil Rights: Jobs based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination). The case is presided over by Judge No District Court Judge, with Referring Judge Sheila K Oberto also involved. It's essential to note that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Patrick Jurdon, ✅ Parker Sever, ✅ Gabriel Jimenez, ✅ James Lutz, ✅ Karl Anderson, ✅ James Edlund … | |
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PATRICIA YOLANDA LANDI-CAMAS
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MERRICK B. GARLAND, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 23-7945], [Filed: December 07, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MERRICK B. GARLAND >>> More Information |
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POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF NASSAU COUNTY
CHARLES VOLPE
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JOSEPH MASSARO, Lieutenant in the Nassau County Police Department, in his individual capacity, PATRICK RYDER, Commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department, in his official and individual capacities, RUSSELL SACKS, Sergeant in the Nassau County Poli |
| [Case # 23-7948], [Filed: December 07, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ JOSEPH MASSARO, ✅ in his individual capacity, ✅ PATRICK RYDER, ✅ in his official, ✅ individual capacities, ✅ RUSSELL SACKS >>> More Information |
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California, December 07, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv02240/773723 In the US District Court for the Southern District of California, the case 3:2023cv02240/773723 involves Peter Johnson and Kilolo Kijakazi. Filed on December 07, 2023, this case pertains to Social Security: DIWC/DIWW under 42 U.S.C. § 0405 wc Review of HHS Decision (DIWC). Presiding over this matter is Judge Jill L Burkhardt. There is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Peter Johnson, ✅ Kilolo Kijakazi … | |
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| PHARO GAIA FUND LTD PHARO MACRO FUND LTD and PHARO TRADING FUND LTD | BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA |
| [Case # 23-3149], [Filed: December 07, 2023] [ Other Statutory Actions§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| PHARO GAIA FUND LTD and PHARO MACRO FUND LTD | BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA |
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California, December 07, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10305/907817 Initiated as Case Number case 2:2023cv10305/907817, Providence Publications, LLC files a lawsuit against Lockton Companies, LLC at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on December 07, 2023, this case revolves around Copyright under 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement. Judge Wesley L Hsu presides over the case, and Referring Judge Douglas F McCormick is also part of the proceedings. It's essential to note that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. | |
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PATRICIA PRITCHARD
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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS |
| [Case # 23-4331], [Filed: December 22, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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Plaintiff Mary Kamaka
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Defendant OSI/FLEMINGS, LLC |
| [Case # 2023cv10269/907677], [Filed: December 07, 2023] [ Personal Property: Other§28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Personal Injury ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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ROBERT S. PIERCE
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JIM SALMONSEN and ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF MONTANA |
| [Case # 23-4346], [Filed: December 22, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, December 22, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv06606/422758 US District Court for the Northern District of California case 3:2023cv06606/422758 comprises Public Storage and Edward-Leopold Novak. Filed on December 22, 2023, this case concerns American with Disabilities - Other based on 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans w/ Disabilities Act (ADA). Judge William H Orrick is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Edward-Leopold Novak … | |
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DAVID PARKER
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KIMBERLY HUTNAK, NOELLE K. CLAPHAM, as a representative of the court, and as an individual, PHYLLIS HUTNAK, as an individual, ANGEL HUTNAK, as an individual, SHILPA NAIK, as a state actor operating under the color of law, and as an individual, MARIA BRUSC |
| [Case # 23-2006], [Filed: December 04, 2023] [ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ] ✅ KIMBERLY HUTNAK, ✅ NOELLE K. CLAPHAM, ✅ as an individual, ✅ PHYLLIS HUTNAK, ✅ as an individual, ✅ ANGEL HUTNAK, ✅ as an individual, ✅ as an individual, ✅ MARIA BRUSC >>> More Information |
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Kellie Picou
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Terminix Pest Control, Incorporated |
| [Case # 23-30856], [Filed: December 04, 2023] [ Amer w/Disabilities Act-Employment§ ⚖ ] ✅ Terminix Pest Control >>> More Information |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10472/908586 In Case Number case 2:2023cv10472/908586, Preservation Technologies LLC takes legal action against Vivid Entertainment Group and Vivid Entertainment, LLC in the US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Filed on December 14, 2023, this case involves an Patent matter under 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement. Notably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. | |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv02555/908509 Within the US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, Paula Love brings forward a case against Michael Coyle, Richard McGee and Patricia Scruggs in Case Number case 5:2023cv02555/908509. Initiated on December 14, 2023, this legal matter pertains to an Civil Rights: Other issue based on 42 U.S.C. § 1981 Housing Discrimination. It's important to mention that Plaintiff has requested a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Paula Love, ✅ Michael Coyle, ✅ Richard McGee, ✅ Patricia Scruggs … | |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv06456/422273 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the legal case 3:2023cv06456/422273 entails People of the State of California, acting by and through San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu and InComm Financial Services, Inc., TBBK Card Services, Inc., Sutton Bank and Pathward, N.A. The filing date is December 14, 2023, and this case deals with Other Fraud as per 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal. Judge Thomas S Hixson is presiding over this matter, and no jury trial is demanded. More Information about >>> ✅ acting by … | |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 4:2023cv06455/422272 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the case 4:2023cv06455/422272 involves Payman Mahmoodi Nia and Alejandro Mayorkas, Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Ted Kim, Sue Raufer, Danielle Lehman and Christopher A Wray. Filed on December 14, 2023, this case pertains to Other Immigration Actions under 28 U.S.C. § 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus. Presiding over this matter is Judge Jon S Tigar. There is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Payman Mahmoodi Nia, ✅ Alejandro Mayorkas, ✅ Ur Mendoza Jaddou, ✅ Ted Kim, ✅ Sue Raufer, ✅ Danielle Lehman, ✅ Christopher A Wray … | |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 5:2023cv06425/422259 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 5:2023cv06425/422259, Patrick Scott files a suit against Future Motion, Inc. The filing date was December 14, 2023, and this case concerns Personal Injury Product Liability under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability. Presiding over the case is Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Both have requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Patrick Scott … | |
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PIERRE RAHSAAN TAYLOR
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DOUGLAS LUNEKE, Warden |
| [Case # 23-4005], [Filed: December 14, 2023] [ Prisoner: Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ] ✅ DOUGLAS LUNEKE >>> More Information |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 1:2023cv01715/438661 US District Court for the Eastern District of California case 1:2023cv01715/438661 comprises Paul Dixon Lewis and B. Phillip, J. Salinas and V. Guzman. Filed on December 14, 2023, this case concerns Prisoner: Civil Rights based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights. Judge Christopher D Baker is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul Dixon Lewis, ✅ B. Phillip, ✅ J. Salinas, ✅ V. Guzman … | |
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PEDRO GARCIA-SALINAS
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MERRICK B. GARLAND, ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 23-4175], [Filed: December 14, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MERRICK B. GARLAND >>> More Information |
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Kent Vu Phan
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Andrew S. Hanen, Judge and Sam S. Sheldon, Magistrate Judge |
| [Case # 23-20598], [Filed: December 14, 2023] [ Amer w/Disabilities Act - Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ Andrew S. Hanen, ✅ Sam S. Sheldon, ✅ Magistrate Judge >>> More Information |
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| Pacific Bell Telephone Company | Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. |
| [Case # 2023mc00424/439161], [Filed: December 21, 2023] [ Environmental Matters§28 U.S.C. § 1331 Enforcement of Administrative Subpoena ⚖ ] [Judge: Daniel J Calabretta] , [Carolyn K Delaney] >>> More Information |
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| PRISCILLA ANN ELLIS | WARDEN |
| [Case # 23-14056], [Filed: December 14, 2023] [ Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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California, December 21, 2023 ⚖ Case 4:2023cv06578/422677 At the US District Court for the Northern District of California, case 4:2023cv06578/422677 involves Paul Spector suing 150 Hegenberger Capital LLC doing business as Oakland Airport Executive Hotel. Filed on December 21, 2023, this case addresses a matter related to American with Disabilities - Other based on 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans w/ Disabilities Act (ADA). Plaintiff has explicitly requested a jury for this litigation. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul Spector, ✅ Oakland Airport Executive Hotel … | |
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California, December 21, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv02991/439216 US District Court for the Eastern District of California case 2:2023cv02991/439216 comprises Paul E. Jones and Commissioner of Social Security. Filed on December 21, 2023, this case concerns Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI based on 42 U.S.C. § 205 Denial Social Security Benefits. Judge Kendall J Newman is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Paul E. Jones … | |
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California, December 21, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv06580/422681 In the US District Court for the Northern District of California case 3:2023cv06580/422681, Plaintiff Anil Bhargava files a suit against The Nature Conservancy. The filing date was December 21, 2023, and this case concerns Civil Rights: Jobs under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Employment Discrimination. Presiding over the case is Judge Sallie Kim. Both have requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Plaintiff Anil Bhargava … | |
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CHARLES JAMES PELLUM
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, MICHAEL COFFEY, Detective, in his individual and/or official capacities and DOES, Jane and John Doe in his/her individual and/or official capacities |
| [Case # 23-3928], [Filed: December 04, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MICHAEL COFFEY, ✅ in his individual and/or official capacities >>> More Information |
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PETER GAKUBA
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APRIL, Customer Service, USPS, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| [Case # 23-2303], [Filed: December 21, 2023] [ Other Civil Rights§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| PCS Development | Dominique Maples and Does 1 to 10 |
| [Case # 2023cv10696/909871], [Filed: December 21, 2023] [ Rent Lease & Ejectment§ ⚖ ] [Judge: Steve Kim] , [Otis D Wright] ✅ Dominique Maples, ✅ Does to >>> More Information |
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PARDEEP KUMAR
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MERRICK B. GARLAND, ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 23-4313], [Filed: December 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MERRICK B. GARLAND >>> More Information |
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| DONALD RAY PIERRE | MARCIA BREWER and DOES, 1-10 inclusive |
| [Case # 23-4307], [Filed: December 21, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MARCIA BREWER >>> More Information |
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| Prodigy Finance CM2020-1 DAC | raffi sahakyan |
| [Case # 2023cv10689/909515], [Filed: December 21, 2023] [ Other Statutes: Arbitration§09 U.S.C. § 0001 U.S. Arbitration Act ⚖ ] ✅ raffi sahakyan >>> More Information |
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| People of the State of California | EJUICESTEALS.COM and Remon Hanna |
| [Case # 2023at01038/438688], [Filed: December 14, 2023] [ Other Statutory Actions§ ⚖ ] ✅ Remon Hanna >>> More Information |
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California, December 14, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10478/908607 At the US District Court for the Central District of California, case 2:2023cv10478/908607 involves Penn-Star Insurance Company suing Source 7 Transport LLC, Michael Goff, BT Touring, LLC and New York Marine and General Insurance Company. Filed on December 14, 2023, this case addresses issues related to Insurance based on 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment. The case is presided over by Judge Michael R Wilner, with Referring Judge Otis D Wright also involved. No jury trial has been requested. More Information about >>> ✅ Michael Goff, ✅ New York Marine … | |
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| Pacific Bell Telephone Company | Seth Jones |
| [Case # 2023mc00425/439178], [Filed: December 22, 2023] [ Environmental Matters§28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question ⚖ ] [Judge: Deborah Barnes] , [Kimberly J Mueller] ✅ Seth Jones >>> More Information |
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California, December 22, 2023 ⚖ Case 2:2023cv10720/909605 In Case Number case 2:2023cv10720/909605, Paige K. Parsons takes legal action against Discotech Inc. in the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on December 22, 2023, this case involves an Copyright matter under 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement. Notably, Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. More Information about >>> ✅ Paige K. Parsons … | |
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ISMAEL PADILLA
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, Clerk's Office, U.S. District Court N. of TX Dallas DIV and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Washington D.C. |
| [Case # 23-7917], [Filed: December 04, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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NCMIC INSURANCE CO and NCMIC INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. |
| [Case # 23-3629], [Filed: November 20, 2023] [ Other§ ⚖ ] >>> More Information |
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| Parker Properties LP | Liberty Mutual Insurance Company |
| [Case # 2023cv06008/421127], [Filed: November 20, 2023] [ Insurance§28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Breach of Contract ⚖ ] [jury demanded by Both] >>> More Information |
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Pedro Rodriguez
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Kelly Martinez and People of the State of California |
| [Case # 2023cv02148/772696], [Filed: November 20, 2023] [ Habeas Corpus (General)§28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) ⚖ ] [Judge: Michael M Anello] , [Barbara Lynn Major] ✅ Kelly Martinez >>> More Information |
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Pedro Rodriguez
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Kelly Martinez and People of the State of California |
| [Case # 2023cv02135/772584], [Filed: November 20, 2023] [ Habeas Corpus (General)§28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) ⚖ ] [Judge: Michael M Anello] , [Michael S Berg] ✅ Kelly Martinez >>> More Information |
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Phillip Brian Gramm
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Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security |
| [Case # 2023cv09845/906204], [Filed: November 20, 2023] [ Social Security: DIWC/DIWW§42 U.S.C. § 405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC) ⚖ ] ✅ Kilolo Kijakazi >>> More Information |
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| PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL FOUNDATION | JONATHAN M. MARKS, in his official capacity as Deputy Secretaryfor Elections and Commissions and SECRETARY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| [Case # 23-3045], [Filed: November 20, 2023] [ Other Statutory Actions§ ⚖ ] ✅ JONATHAN M. MARKS, ✅ in his official capacity as Deputy Secretaryfor Elections >>> More Information |
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California, November 20, 2023 ⚖ Case 1:2023cv01628/437707 Initiated in case 1:2023cv01628/437707, Pastor Isabel Vela brings forth legal action against ATT at the US District Court for the Eastern District of California. Filed on November 20, 2023, this case pertains to Contract: Other grounded in 28 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights. Presiding Judge Sheila K Oberto oversees the proceedings, with Referring Judge Jennifer L Thurston involved, and no jury has been requested. More Information about >>> ✅ Pastor Isabel Vela … | |
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California, November 20, 2023 ⚖ Case 4:2023cv05998/421099 US District Court for the Northern District of California case 4:2023cv05998/421099 comprises Perla Maria Diaz-Rabun and Walmart Inc. Filed on November 20, 2023, this case concerns Personal Injury: Other based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury. Judge Kandis A Westmore is overseeing the case, and there is no demand for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Perla Maria Diaz-Rabun … | |
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California, December 28, 2023 ⚖ Case 3:2023cv06648/422817 The legal proceedings in case 3:2023cv06648/422817 at US District Court for the Northern District of California involve Paula Norton and Strategic Staffing Solutions, L.C. and Cynthia J. Pasky. Filed on December 28, 2023, this case focuses on Labor: Other based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Petition for Removal. Judge Thomas S Hixson is presiding, and it's notable that the Plaintiff has requested a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Paula Norton, ✅ Cynthia J. Pasky … | |
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California, January 02, 2024 ⚖ Case 2:2024cv00008/910128 In case 2:2024cv00008/910128, Polaris Images Corp. takes legal action against Brightcast, LLC at the US District Court for the Central District of California. Filed on January 02, 2024, this case revolves around a Copyright issue under 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement. It's notable that Plaintiff has demanded a jury for this case. | |
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California, January 02, 2024 ⚖ Case 2:2024cv00001/439452 At the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, case 2:2024cv00001/439452 involves Pierre Kory, Le Trinh Hoang, Brian Tyson, Physicians for Informed Consent and Children's Health Defense bringing a case against Rob Bonta, Reji Varghese and Erika Calderon. Filed on January 02, 2024, this case addresses issues related to Civil Rights: Other based on 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act. The case is presided over by Judge Daniel J Calabretta, with Referring Judge Allison Claire also involved. There is no specific request for a jury trial. More Information about >>> ✅ Pierre Kory, ✅ Le Trinh Hoang, ✅ Brian Tyson, ✅ Rob Bonta, ✅ Reji Varghese, ✅ Erika Calderon … | |
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| ASHLEY POPA individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated | PSP GROUP LLC, doing business as Pet Supplies Plus and MICROSOFT CORPORATION |
| [Case # 24-14], [Filed: January 02, 2024] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ Pet Supplies Plus >>> More Information |
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| PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | MICHAEL CURRAN, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated |
| [Case # 24-700], [Filed: January 02, 2024] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MICHAEL CURRAN >>> More Information |
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PRABHJOT SINGH
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MERRICK B. GARLAND, ATTORNEY GENERAL |
| [Case # 24-9], [Filed: January 02, 2024] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ MERRICK B. GARLAND >>> More Information |
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JUSTIN PAULO
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BRIAN WILLIAMS, MATOUSIK, M. HUBBARD PICKETT, BOB FAULKNER, CASTINILON, SANDERS, HAROLD WICKHAM, J. CABRERA, JEREMY BEAN, JULIO CALDERIN, MARTIN NAUGHTON, MICHAEL MINEV, N. PERET, ROSS and RICHARD SNYDER |
| [Case # 24-23], [Filed: January 02, 2024] [ Other§ ⚖ ] ✅ BRIAN WILLIAMS, ✅ M. HUBBARD PICKETT, ✅ HAROLD WICKHAM, ✅ J. CABRERA, ✅ JULIO CALDERIN, ✅ MARTIN NAUGHTON, ✅ MICHAEL MINEV, ✅ N. PERET, ✅ RICHARD SNYDER >>> More Information |
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