Case Name Date Settled Amount Description Notes
Airport Business Center, a California
limited partnership, and Blue Fox
Partners, A California general
partnership v. City of Santa Rosa, City
Council of the City of Santa Rosa, and
DOES 1 through 25, inclusive
1/4/2022 Non-monetary
settlement
Petition for Writ of Mandate –
CEQA (challenge to the City’s
Downtown Station Area Specific
Plan)
Parties entered into a Parking Agreement;
Dismissal filed 1/4/2022.
SETTLEMENTS OVER $50,000 FINALIZED IN JANUARY 2022
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed
Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement
Amount
SCV-264904 People/City v. Deborah J. O'Connor, as
Trustee of the O'Connor Irrevocable Trust
Active Code Enforcement/
Receivership
Complaint and Petition for
injunctive Relief, Abatement of
Nuisance, Appointment of Receiver
and other equitable relief
Receiver has been appointed and remains
in place; property sold on 6/9/2021;
Court approved City's Motion for
Attorney's Fees/Costs totaling $12,857.25
and fees/costs have been received;
pending Court discharge of Receiver;
City's role in the matter completed; case
pending dismissal.
According to
Proof
Dismissal Pending
MCV-252325 People of the State of California, City of
Santa Rosa v. The Testate and Interstate
Successors of David L. Mosher and
Rosemary Mosher, Deceased, and all
persons Claiming by, through, or under
such Decedents any Legal or Equitable
Right, Title, Estate, Lien, Interest in Real
Property Commonly Known as 3073
Lamberson Court, and DOES 1-25
Active -
Pleadings
Code
Enforcement/Receivership
Complaint and Petition for
injunctive Relief, Abatement of
Nuisance, Appointment of Receiver
and other equitable relief
Receiver has been appointed and
contractor is on site rehabilitating the
property; 8/3/2021 Court Order
authorizes sale of property; Case
Management Conference scheduled for
4/19/2022; City has filed its Motion for
Attorney's Fees/Costs.
According to
Proof
SCV-265933 People/City v. Davis Properties, A General
Partnership, American Savings Bank, Does
1-10
Active -
Pleadings
Code
Enforcement/Receivership
Complaint and Petition for
injunctive Relief, Abatement of
Nuisance, Appointment of Receiver
and other equitable relief. Lead
based paint throughout home
caused lead poisoning in a child.
Home has been abandoned since
that time, with the exception of
occasional transients.
Receiver has been appointed and plan for
rehabilitation has been approved by the
Court and County Environmental
Services; remediation work has begun.
According to
Proof
SCV-268150 People of the State of California, City of
Santa Rosa v. David Alan Vicini, and DOES 1-
10 Judgment Code
Enforcement/Receivership
Complaint for injunctive and other
relief (Drug Abatement Act)
On 9/21/2021, Court granted City's
application to close Vicini's residential
drug house and issued Judgment in favor
of the City including $48,478 in fees and
penalties; the matter is now fully
adjudicated and the City is focusing on
clean up/sale of property; additional
costs of cleanup and sale will be
requested according to proof; Case
Management Conference scheduled for
3/22/2022.
According to
Proof
9/21/2021
SCV-268254 People of the State of California, City of
Santa Rosa v. The Testate and Intestate
Successors of Dorothy E. Brown, deceased,
and all persons claiming by, through, or
under, such decedent any right, title,
estate, lien, or interest in real property
commonly known as 4034 Lancaster
Avenue, Santa Rosa, and DOES 1-10
Active -
Pleadings
Code
Enforcement/Receivership
Complaint and petition for
injunctive relief, abatement of
nuisance, appointment of receiver
and other equitable relief
Case Management Conference scheduled
for 3/10/2022.
According to
Proof
GENERAL LITIGATION
LITIGATION AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022
CODE ENFORCEMENT / RECEIVERSHIPS
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed
Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement
Amount
LITIGATION AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022
SCV-269762 Owners and Renters Rights Association v.
City of Santa Rosa
Active -
Pleadings
General Litigation Alleging civil rights violation in
relation to City Ordinance ORD-2021-
011 (Short Term Rentals Ordinance)
Plaintiff's Application for Temporary
Restraining Order denied on 12/2/2021;
Case Management Conference set for
4/27/2022; discovery to commence.
According to
Proof
3:21-cv-06179 David C. Rosas v. City of Santa Rosa, et al Active - Pleadings
General Litigation – ADA Complaint of disability
discrimination in violation of ADA,
California Unruh Act, Malicious
Prosecution Rico Act, Second
Amendment, Fourteenth
Amendment
Hearing on Motion for More Definitive
Statement/Motion to Dismiss to be set by
court; Initial Case Management
Conference scheduled for 3/22/2022.
According to
Proof
SCV-265333 Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., a
California corporation v. City of Santa Rosa,
a body politic, and Does 1-50
Active -
Discovery
General Litigation – Breach
of Contract
Allegation of Breach of Contract
arising out of public works
construction project
Preliminary discovery underway; possible
mediation; Case Management
Conference scheduled for 3/3/2022.
According to
Proof
3:18-CV-01955-
VC
Nicholle Vannucci, Ellen Brown, and
Shannon Hall, individuals; and Homeless
Action!, an unincorporated association v.
County of Sonoma, Sonoma County
Community Development Commission, City
of Santa Rosa, and Does I to XX
Stayed General Litigation -
Constitutional and ADA
Complaint for Declaratory Relief and
Injunctive Relief (homeless
encampments)
Preliminary Injunction entered; litigation
stayed from 8/12/2019 through
12/31/2021; further settlement
conference before Magistrate Sallie Kim
on 2/15/2022.
SCV-264359 Sonoma Citizens for Transparency in
Government v City of Santa Rosa, County of
Sonoma
Active -
Pleadings
General Litigation – PRA Plaintiff alleges that City wrongfully denied access to requested records
under PRA.
Parties in discussion to conclude
remaining issues so that case may be
dismissed; Court Trial set for 2/9/2022
has been vacated and Case Management
Conference scheduled for 5/10/2022.
According to
Proof
20-CV364054 Bonnie Kessner, et al. v. City of Santa Clara, et al. (City of Santa Rosa - Linda Johnson &
Robert Reynoso)
Active -
Pleadings
General Litigation – Prop 218
– Water Rates
Complaint for damages and
equitable relief: Petition for Writ of
Mandate under Prop 218,
challenging City's water rates
Demurrers regarding joinder, failure to
pay under protest, and other defenses
were sustained on 12/23/2021. Plaintiff's
counsel subsequently offered to dismiss
the action, without prejudice, in exchange
for a waiver of costs. Orders for dismissal
are currently pending approval by the
court.
A Case Management Conference set for
January was continued to 02/18/2022.
According to
Proof
Dismissal Pending
ED CV06-0055-
GW
United States, et al., ex rel. John Hendrix v.
J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., et al.
Stayed General Litigation – Qui Tam Federal qui tam action (and stayed state court action) filed against
water pipe manufacturer for false
claims
The Court denied exemplar plaintiff
damages; final judgment expected soon
and likely appeal to the Ninth Circuit on
multiple issues; City’s claims (as non-
exemplar plaintiff) are currently stayed.
According to
Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed
Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement
Amount
LITIGATION AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022
SCV-264530 David Pelayo, Roberto Hernandez, Edmond
Andre, Bryan Munoz, and Brian Medeiros,
each as an individual, and on behalf of the
general public for all those similarly
situated v Utility Partners of America, LLC,
a Delaware corporation; City of Santa Rosa
and DOES 1 through 250, inclusive.
Active - Set
for Trial
General Litigation – Wage
Claim
Plaintiffs' allege failure to pay
prevailing wages and related
compensation versus employer UPA
for public works project; UPA
alleges City is obligated to defend
and indemnity UPA.
Early mediation was unsuccessful; Court
overruled UPA's demurrer to City's cross-
complaint; discovery is ongoing; Motion
for Summary Judgment/Adjudication set
for 2/16/2022; Trial is set for 5/27/2022.
According to
Proof
SCV-263791 Meyer, Tessala Dakota v. City of Santa
Rosa, Does 1-20
Active - Set
for Trial
Personal Injury (Motorcycle
Accident)
Claimant alleges SRPD officer
negligent in operation of motorcycle
which crashed into occupied tent on
Joe Rodota Trail
Trial Set for 5/20/2022. According to
Proof
SCV-265050 Megan Marlow and Christian Andersen, as
successor-in-interest v City of Santa Rosa,
Chelino's Restaurant, DOES 1-50
Active - Set
for Trial
Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Alleged Personal Injury; Wrongful
Death
Discovery is complete; Trial was
continued to 09/30/2022 at plaintiff's
request and by stipulation.
According to
Proof
SCV-266515 John DeGroot v. City of Santa Rosa, and
DOES 1 to 10, Inclusive
Active -
Discovery
Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges he tripped on a
broken piece of the curb, causing
him to stumble and fall. Plaintiff
alleges injuries as a result of his fall.
Written discovery has commenced
against Plaintiff; Cross-Complaint has
been filed against all owners of adjacent
property; two of the three property
owners have filed Answers to City's Cross-
Complaint; third property owner has
been dismissed without prejudice;
Plaintiff has retained new counsel.
According to
Proof
SCV-267799 Lisa Brayson v. City of Santa Rosa;
HIGHWAY 29 WINE AND BISTRO, INC.
DEPATRTMENT29, INC. and DOES 1 to 100
Active -
Discovery
Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges she tripped over an
uneven sidewalk, causing injury to
left arm.
Discovery underway; Cross-Complaint
filed by City against co-defendants. Case
management conference is set for
3/17/2022.
According to
Proof
SCV-268574 Matthew Owens v. City of Santa Rosa,
DOES 1 to 10 all inclusive
Active -
Pleadings
Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant's bicycle tire got caught on
lip of sidewalk causing him to fall
and sustain several injuries
Summons and Complaint were served on
City on 12/21/2021 and since withdrawn;
City awaiting service of First Amended
Complaint.
According to
Proof
SCV-269190 Carlos Jaureque by and through his
guardian ad litem Annemarie Montes v.
City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, Luke
Tully Ferrigno, and DOES 1 through 10,
inclusive
Active - Set
for Trial
Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Dangerous condition of public
property and negligence
Written discovery underway; Set for jury
trial for 8/26/2022.
According to
Proof
SCV-269407 Linda Jennings, v. City of Santa Rosa,
County of Sonoma and DOES 1 to 20
Active -
Discovery
Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant was hit by car and alleges
defects in the roadway caused
dangerous conditions resulting in
bodily injuries
City's Answer filed; County was served
with a complaint and has filed an Answer;
initial discovery is proceeding.
According to
Proof
PERSONAL INJURY/DANGEROUS CONDITION
POLICE ACTION
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed
Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement
Amount
LITIGATION AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022
3:19-cv-02450-
VC
Debra Giambastiani v City of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Chief of Police Robert
Schreeder, Santa Rosa Officer Timothy
Gooler, Santa Rosa Officer Tyler Laron,
Santa Rosa Officer Christopher Mahurin,
Santa Rosa Officer Kenneth Ferrigno, Santa
Rosa employees DOES 1-25, County of
Sonoma, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark
Essick, Sonoma County employees DOES 26-
50, Jointly and Severally
Stayed Police Action Alleged civil rights violation;
malicious prosecution; false arrest
and imprisonment; assault and
battery; negligence; invasion of
privacy; intentional infliction of
emotional distress
Case stayed; Appellant lost appeal of trial
court ruling on motion to suppress in
criminal case; Appellant's Petition to
Transfer the appeal to the 1st District
Court of Appeal was untimely and her
criminal case is now proceeding; civil case
has been continued to allow for
resolution of the criminal matter.
According to
Proof
3:21-cv-00892 Ryland Stamey v. City of Santa Rosa, a
municipal corporation, Sonoma County, a
municipal corporation, and DOES 1-50,
inclusive
Settled Police Action Complaint for injuries and civil rights violations by police during protests
Case settled at mediation; City Council
approved 8/3/2021; dismissal pending.
Note: Settlement previously reported on
9/14/2021.
According to
Proof
Dismissal Pending 8/5/2021 $105,000.00
3:21-cv-06890 Robert J. McNutt, an individual, Aldona
Dement, an individual, v. City of Santa
Rosa, a public entity, Rainer Navarro, in his
official capacity as Chief of Police for the
City of Santa Rosa, Estate of Marylou
Armer, individually and in her capacity as a
detective for the City of Santa Rosa
Active -
Pleadings
Police Action Plaintiff McNutt and his wife
Dement allege that he was
wrongfully arrested for child
molestation
City's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to
State a Claim has been filed and
scheduled to be heard on 3/3/2022.
According to
Proof
4:18-cv-07731
KAW
Robert Casey, an individual, v. City of Santa
Rosa; and DOES 1-50, inclusive
Active Police Action Plaintiff alleges violation of federal civil rights during arrest.
Conditional settlement reached at
Settlement Conference on 12/02/2021;
Settlement pending and dismissal to be
filed within 90 days; Case Management
Conference continued to 4/5/2022
pending dismissal.
According to
Proof
Dismissal Pending
4:20-cv-01323 Herman Tamrat v. The Santa Rosa Police
Department; Robert L. Schreeder, Chief of
Santa Rosa Police Department; Officer Erick
Rhoades (#352); Officer Patrick Albini; sued
in their individual and official capacities
Active -
Discovery
Police Action Plaintiff alleges violation of federal
civil rights during arrest.
Federal district court granted the City's
Motion for Summary Judgment and
ordered the case dismissed with
prejudice and closed on 01/21/2022.
According to
Proof
Dismissed
1/21/2022
SCV-266092 James L. Duncan v Sonoma Marin Area Rail
Transit District, City of Santa Rosa, County
of Sonoma
Active - Set
for Trial
Writ of Mandate Writ of Mandate and Complaint for
Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
relating to proposed Jennings Ave
Crossing of SMART rail line. City is a
Real Party in Interest and not a
Defendant.
Discovery underway; Court Trial set for
7/8/2022.
SCV-267372 Airport Business Center, a California limited partnership, and Blue Fox Partners, A
California general partnership v. City of
Santa Rosa, City Council of the City of Santa
Rosa, and DOES 1 through 25, inclusive
Dismissed Writ of Mandate Petition for Writ of Mandate – CEQA (challenge to the City’s Downtown
Station Area Specific Plan)
Parties entered into a Parking Agreement;
Dismissal filed 1/04/2022.
Dismissed
1/4/2022
1/4/2022
WRIT OF MANDATE
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed
Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement
Amount
LITIGATION AS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022
SCV-268751 Apogee Gardens, Inc., and Jason Smith v.
City of Santa Rosa, City of Santa Rosa
Planning and Economic Development, and
Santa Rosa Code Enforcement and DOES 1-
10 inclusive
Active - Set
for Trial
Writ of Mandate Complaint for injunctive, and
declaratory relief, and for writ of
mandate to compel production of
public records
Discovery underway; Jury trial set for
05/27/2022.
According to
Proof
SCV-269600 Roseland Action and Duane DeWitt v. City
Council of the City of Santa Rosa and City of
Santa Rosa
Active -
Pleadings
Writ of Mandate Petition for Writ of Mandate (CEQA)
challenging the City's adoption of
the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration and approval of the
Roseland Creek Community Park
Master Plan.
Petition for Writ of Mandate served on
11/8/2021; Case Management
Conference scheduled for 4/21/2022;
.Ctiy rescinded approvals of MND and
Park Plan on 1/25/22, Plainitiffs' claim for
attorneys fees under consideration.
SVC-268752 Western Manufactured Housing
Communities Association and Rincon Valley
dba Rincon Valley Mobilehome Park v. City
of Santa Rosa; Department of Housing and
Community of the City of Santa Rosa;
Megan Basinger, in her official capacity as
Interim Director of the Department of
Community Services of the City of Santa
Rosa; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive
Active -
Pleadings
Writ of Mandate Complaint for declaratory and
injunctive relief; Petition for Writ of
Traditional Mandamus; regarding
mobile home park rent control
ordinance - application of State
price gouging limitations
Briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for
Summary Judgment or Adjudication will
be completed by 2/11/2022; hearing on
the motion has been set for 3/9/2022.
Claimant Name Date of Claim Date of Incident Claim Amount Location Description of Claim Malone, Dwayne 12/2/2021
(claim received in
December and
inadvertently not
included on
1/11/2022 report)
6/15/2021 Over $25,000 Third Street Aleworks,
610 Third Street, Santa
Rosa
Claimant alleges that they tripped and fell
over a lifted slab on sidewalk
Cisneros, Cathleen 1/25/2022 7/28/2021 TBD 2100 Sebastopol Road Claimant alleges that they suffered injuries when they hit a low hanging tree branch
hanging over sidewalk
NEW CLAIMS REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN JANUARY 2022