Andreessen Horowitz, operating as a16z Capital Management, LLC, has filed a petition for a workplace violence restraining order against Dulat Akan in San Mateo County Superior Court. The case, filed on January 23, 2026, involves employee Ed Fuentes and was assigned to Judge Stephanie Garratt. The petition seeks protection following alleged workplace violence concerns.

This legal action represents an unusual move by a major venture capital firm to pursue restraining orders on behalf of its employees. The case was filed under California's workplace violence restraining order statutes, which allow employers to seek protection for their staff members. A temporary restraining order was granted immediately upon filing, with a hearing scheduled for February 17, 2026.

The filing demonstrates how venture capital firms are increasingly willing to use legal mechanisms to protect their personnel and maintain workplace safety. The case highlights the serious nature of workplace violence concerns in the tech industry and the legal remedies available to employers.