Case Name Date Settled Amount Description Notes
Esabela Maria Gatlin and Ashley Anurag Singh v. City
of Santa Rosa and Does 1 through 10
3/20/2025 $300,000 Plaintiffs allege they were falsely arrested by SRPD.
Settlement was reached with City denying liability.
SETTLEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION THAT WERE FINALIZED IN MARCH 2025, WHICH INCLUDES BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO ALL SETTLEMENTS REQUIRING THE CITY TO PAY MORE THAN $50,000
Claimant Name Date of Claim Date of Incident Claim Amount Location Description of Claim Martin, Jennifer (Amended #2) 3/5/2025 11/9/2023 to be determined Finley Avenue & Wright Road; Bus Stop 2B #80147
Claimant alleges injuries as a result of falling under a CityBus
Shannon, Douglas 3/4/2025 9/26/2024 to be determined 600 Administration Dr, at/near Courtroom 108-J
Claimant alleges he was compelled to attempt to
descend a staircase without legally required
accessible directional signs, a clearly marked
accessible route and path of travel, including
handrails and contrast stripping, signs, with his
cane, which caused him to fall
Bracamonte, Albert 3/3/2025 11/22/2024 over $35,000 Bennett Valley Rd near E Street, Santa Rosa
Claimant alleges he was injured while a passenger in
Louis Williams (Respondent County) vehicle when the
vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, then was not
allowed to obtain medical treatment until after his
community service ended at 3:30 pm
NEW CLAIMS REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN MARCH 2025 Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed DateSettled DateSettlement Amount
CODE ENFORCEMENT/RECEIVERSHIP
SCV-273045 People of the State of California, City of
Santa Rosa v. The Testate and Intestate
Successors of Norman Hartung, Deceased,
and all Persons Claiming by, Through, or
Under Such Decedent Any Right, Title, Estate,
Lien or Interest in Real Property Known as
642 Benjamins Road, Santa Rosa, and Does 1-
10 Appeal Code Enforcement/Receivership Receivership Complaint filed 3/13/2023; Receiver appointed by Order of the Court on 6/17/2023; the
executor of the decedent's estate filed a Motion
to Set Aside the Receivership Petition on
12/19/2023 which was argued and denied by
the court; Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal with
the Court of Appeals, 1st District on 6/27/2024
(A170844); State court action is stayed pending
the above appeal; Record on appeal filed
9/18/2024; Appellant's Opening Brief was filed
on 10/28/2024; City's Respondent's Brief was
filed 11/15/2024; Respondent's Reply Brief filed
on 11/25/2024; oral argument on appeal has
been requested and hearing to be set by the
Court; Case Management Conference set at trial
court for 7/24/2025 for status of appeal.
According to Proof
GENERAL LITIGATION
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
Active - Set for Trial General Litigation -
Constitutional and ADA
Complaint for Declaratory Relief and
Injunctive Relief (homeless
encampments)
Discovery was underway when case was stayed
on 1/19/2024 pending a decision by the United
States Supreme Court in Grants Pass v. Johnson;
Stay has been lifted and the parties have
stipulated to limited discovery; discovery is
continuing per court order; 1/29/2025
Settlement Conference was unsuccessful;
hearing on threshold MSJ by City and County
currently set for 6/26/2025; Settlement
Conference set for 8/12/25; Plaintiff MSJ to be
heard on 12/18/25; Jury Trial set for 3/2/2026.
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;
outside counsel decided not to appeal to the
Ninth Circuit on multiple issues; City’s claims (as
non-exemplar plaintiff) are currently stayed.
Counsel has just concluded that they have no
basis for recovery on behalf of the remaining
intervenors' claims, inclusive of the City, and
will be filing a motion to withdraw as counsel in
which they will alert the court that they have
been unsuccessful in finding new counsel.
According to Proof
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
indemnify UPA.
Court granted UPA's motion for summary
judgment on equitable indemnity; Court
overruled UPA's demurrer to City's cross-
complaint for contractual indemnity, thereby
leaving both UPA's and the City's claims for
indemnity in place; Although global mediation
has been unsuccessful, City and Plaintiffs have
separately reached a tentative settlement,
subject to Court approval; The settlement
provides for payment of $250,000 in exchange
for full release of liability in the case. The
Superior Court approved the settlement on
4/11/2023; The approval of the settlement was
affirmed by the Court of Appeal on 6/14/2023;
The City has no further liability in the matter,
but may retain additional rights; Trial for City's
claim against UPA is scheduled for 5/9/2025.
According to Proof 6/14/2023 250,000.00 $
25CV01641 STILLWATER INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff,
vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and DOES I through
20, inclusive
Active - Pleadings General Litigaiton - Property
Damage
Claimant alleges property damage,
loss of use and other related losses
located at 1916 Viewpointe Circle,
resulting from water event which
occurred on or about 2/13/24
Complaint served on 03/28/25; City to file
responsive pleading; Initial Case Management
Conference 7/31/2025.
According to Proof 6/14/2023 250,000.00 $
LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 4, 2025
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed DateSettled DateSettlement Amount LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 4, 2025
OTHER
24CV02519 LUCAS BOHANAN v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
and DOES 1-25
Active - Set for Trial Other Plaintiff alleges disability discrimination, failure to provide
reasonable accommodation and
retaliation
Complaint was served on City on 5/7/2024 and
Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on
6/13/2024; City filed an Answer to the First
Amended Complaint on 7/10/2024; discovery
continues; Trial continued by stipulation; Trial is
set for 10/3/2025.
According to Proof
24CV02546 CLARE HARTMAN v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
and DOES 1 TO 10
Active - Set for Trial Other Plaintiff alleges wrongful termination, discrimination, failure
to provide reasonable
accommodation and retaliation.
Complaint served on City on 5/8/2024; City
answered on 6/5/2024; discovery continues;
Trial set for 7/11/2025.
According to Proof
24CV05523 ELIZABETH VAZQUEZ and RICHARD MILLER
vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA and DOES 1-10
Active - Pleadings Other Complaint for damages for alleged 1) Taking of private property (Inverse
condemnation); 2) Private nuisance;
and 3) Elder Financial Abuse
Complaint served on City on 9/24/2024; after
meet and confer, Plaintiff has agreed to file a
First Amended Complaint; Initial Case
Management Conference set for 3/13/2025.
Judge set Order to Show Cause hearing for
7/17/2025 re Dismissal for plaintiffs' failure to
timely prosecute case.
According to Proof
3:24-cv-08101-SK Dee A. West, Wesley L. Cassidy, Sr v. City of Santa Rosa
Active - Pleadings Other Violation of civil rights Complaint served on City on 11/25/2024 without a Summons. City appearance pending
proper service.
According to Proof
SCV-272340 JOHN DOE #1 J.B., an individual, vs.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA; SONOMA COUNTY
FAMILY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION; SANTA ROSA DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS & RECREATION dba CAMP WA-TAM;
DAY; and DOES 4 through 100
Active - Set for Trial Other Alleges sexual abuse of a minor; intentional infliction of emotional
distress; sexual harassment;
negligence; negligent supervision;
violation of civil rights; battery.
Conduct alleged to have occurred in
the early 1980s.
Original Complaint filed with ROE defendants
on 12/29/2022; Amended Complaint adding
Santa Rosa Department of Parks and Recreation
as a defendant filed on 4/11/2024; Amended
Complaint served on City of Santa Rosa on
8/1/2024; City filed a timely responsive
pleading on 9/3/2024; Discovery has
commenced; Trial scheduled for 2/13/2026.
According to Proof
SCV-273655 People of the State of California, by and
through Sue Gallagher, City Attorney for the
City of Santa Rosa; and City Of Santa Rosa, V.
Jorge Luis Calderon Caballero, Daniel Felix
Nunez Serna, Roberto Carrillo, Emiliano
Bautista Rodriguez, Manuel Andres Garfia,
George Michael Patino Flores, Alexys Aguirre-
Serrano, Joel Vasquez Cortez, Jersain Lezama
Meza, Jesus Calderon Avalos, Neri Alberto
Orea-Vasquez, Richard Murillo Robles,
Rodrigo Lopez-Tapia, and Does 1-100
Settlement Pending Other Complaint for Public Nuisance, Civil Conspiracy, Willful Misconduct, and
Violation of Fish and Game Code§
5650(a)(l).
Defendants filed Answer on 10/30/2023; Trial
set for 1/17/2025; following mediation case
settled with 12 of the 13 defendants, with
liability expressly denied, and each settling
defendant to (1) pay the City $500 for property
damage, (2) participate in a 20-hour program
with Restorative Resources, (3) complete
volunteer work within twelve months, (4) pay
$15,000 in additional damages to the City if the
defendant fails to complete all other terms of
the agreement within twelve months; a
stipulation to continue the trial as to the
remaining defendant has been submitted to the
Court to allow parties to continue settlement
negotiations with the final defendant; further
Case Management Conference scheduled for
5/22/2025.
According to Proof
PERSONAL INJURY/DANGEROUS CONDITION
23CV01723 MARGARET AMANDA PEARSON, Individually
and as Administrator of the Estate of Atticus
Pearson and MICHAEL PEARSON, Individually
and as Administrator of the Estate of Atticus
Pearson v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, REYNALDO
ZAMORA-RUIZ, JR., ROSALIE JULIANA LEHANE
and DOES 1 through 25 (MINOR)
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimants allege a dangerous
condition in crosswalk resulting in
their son being struck by motor
vehicle; he passed away as a result
of his injuries
The City was served with the Complaint on
1/16/2024; City served with First Amended
Complaint for Wrongful Death on 7/29/2024;
City timely filed its responsive pleading to First
Amended Complaint on 8/30/2024; Discovery
has commenced; Trial has been set for
11/14/2025.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed DateSettled DateSettlement Amount LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 4, 2025
24CV00351 Integon National Insurance Company v. Cindy
Gemignani, as conservator of the Estate of
Daryl W. Titus; City of Santa Rosa: Jose
Andrade; Ivan Medina; Alberto Vasquez
Rojas; and Does 1-50
Active - Discovery Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Insurance Company alleges it has no
duty to cover a loss caused by its
insured, Ivan Medina
Complaint for declaratory relief filed
1/19/2024; City filed timely Answer on
3/21/2024; Discovery is ongoing; Trial
scheduled for 4/11/2025; Trial will determine
whether Ivan Medina has insurance coverage
related to the automobile accident at issue in
Gemignani v. Andrade, et al.; the parties have
stipulated to a trial continuance; Trial date
reset to 11/7/2025.
According to Proof
24CV01061 DAVID O'CONNELL v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA;
COUNTY OF SONOMA, WILLIAM PHILLIP
RODGERS, JOHN RODGERS; DELIA MARIA
SANCHEZ, and DOES 1 through 100
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges injuries due to
CityBus colliding with another
vehicle
First Amended Complaint filed on 3/11/2024;
City filed responsive pleading and cross-
complaint on 5/7/2024; Discovery is ongoing;
Plaintiff's deposition in the process of being
rescheduled; Trial set for 6/13/2025 has been
vacated; Case Management Conference to
reschedule Trial set for 8/7/2025; motion to
withdraw filed by plaintiff's attorney; motion to
withdraw to be heard on 5/21/2025; Case
Management Conference to reset jury trial
scheduled on 8/7/2025.
According to Proof
24CV01383 NANCY MORENO, an individual, v. GEOVANNI
RECHY CORONA, an individual; CITY OF
SANTA ROSA; and DOES 1 to 50, Inclusive
Active - Discovery Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges they were a
passenger in a vehicle that was rear-
ended by a CityBus resulting in
bodily injuries
Complaint served on City 8/8/2024; City filed
Demurrer and Opposition to Plaintiff's pending
Petition for Leave to Present Late Tort Claim.
Plaintiff's Petition was granted, and City's
Demurrer overruled. Initial Case Management
Conference has been continued to 6/24/2025;
written discovery is underway; trial date to be
set.
According to Proof
24CV01397 MARIA GONZALEZ v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
SARAH ELAINE SOLOMON and DOES 1
through 25
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges a dangerous
condition of public property resulted
in injuries
Complaint filed 2/22/2024; Answer to
Complaint filed 4/24/2024; discovery has
commenced; Trial scheduled for 1/9/2026.
According to Proof
24CV01412 Justin Chase v. City of Santa Rosa and DOES 1 to 25
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges bodily injuries due to
fall into pothole
Complaint served on 4/8/2024 and Plaintiff's
First Amended Complaint filed on 6/24/2024;
written discovery to Plaintiff has commenced;
City's Motion to compel Plaintiff's responses to
discovery was granted on 1/16/2025; Plaintiff's
deposition is set for 4/11/2025; Trial set for
6/27/2025. City's Motion for further discovery
sanctions, including terminating sanctions, is
set for 6/11/2025.
According to Proof
24CV02175 Wallace Francis v. City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma and Does 1 to 20
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges he was injured when
he hit a pothole while riding his
bicycle in the roadway
Complaint served on City on 5/3/2024; Answer
to Complaint filed on 6/26/2024; Discovery by
City has commenced; Depositions of City
persons most knowledgeable have been
completed; Plaintiff’s deposition was
completed on 2/18/2025; Discovery ongoing;
Trial set for 10/10/2025.
According to Proof
24CV02473 MERLA ANDERS v. STERLING ADAPTIVES LLC;
CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and DOES 1 to 30
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges they tripped and fell
on raised sidewalk causing injuries.
Complaint served on City on 5/23/2024; Answer
and cross-complaint against owner of the real
property filed on 6/24/2024; Answer filed by
Cross-Defendants on 8/27/2024; Cross-
Defendants served a cross-complaint on the
City on 11/18/2024; City filed Answer to Cross-
Complaint on 12/11/2024; initial written
discovery to Plaintiff and Cross-Defendants has
commenced; City served Offer to Compromise
on Plaintiff on 02/10/2025; Initial Case
Management Conference was held on
2/11/2025 and matter set for Trial on
1/16/2026.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed DateSettled DateSettlement Amount LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 4, 2025
24CV05350 ROSANNA DiBIASE-FERRERA, an individual;
vs. KIDS KUTZ SANTA ROSA, a California-
based business, CITY OF SANTA ROSA, a
public entity; COUNTY OF SONOMA, a public
entity; and DOES 1-25, inclusive
Dismissed Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges they fell outside in
the parking lot causing injuries
Complaint was served on City on 9/16/2024.
City's demurrer was filed on 12/16/2024 and
hearing set for 3/19/2025. After further meet
and confer in advance of the demurrer hearing,
Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the matter, with
prejudice, on 3/17/2025. Hearing on City's
demurrer, as well as an Initial Case
Management Conference set for 6/24/2025, are
expected to be vacated as moot, upon the
Court's processing and entry of the form
dismissal. Entire case dismissed without
prejudice on 3/17/2025.
According to Proof 3/17/2025 - $
24CV05980 ROBERT LUNDGREN vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA;
and DOES 1-20, inclusive
Active - Discovery Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges they sustained
injuries when they fell over an
asphalt patch surrounding a water
utility cover while riding a scooter in
the bike lane
Complaint served on City on 10/15/2024; City's
Answer filed on 11/13/2024; initial written
discovery has commenced; initial Case
Management Conference has been set for
4/10/2025; Trial date to be set.
According to Proof
24CV06973 DELBERT RAY JR. GRISSOM, an individual, vs.
CITY OF SANTA ROSA; COUNTY OF SONOMA;
STATE OF CALIFORNIA; BI-LINGUAL
BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC.; and
Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Active - Pleadings Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges they sustained
injuries to their right thumb when it
was caught on door at Samuel Jones
Hall.
Complaint served on City on 2/18/2025; City's
Answer and Cross-Complaint filed on
3/26/2025; Plaintiff has dismissed County of
Sonoma; Case Management Conference
continued to 7/31/2025.
According to Proof
SCV-270898 Cindy Gemignani, as conservator of the
Estate of Daryl W. Titus v. City of Santa Rosa,
Jose Andrade and DOES 1-20 inclusive
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges they suffered
injuries when struck by a vehicle
after an off duty SRPD officer
instructed them to cross street
Complaint has been served and an Answer has
been filed on behalf of City of Santa Rosa and
the officer; Co-defendants insurance carrier has
filed a complaint for declaratory relief;
Discovery is ongoing; Plaintiffs have been
deposed; Deposition of Titus was set for
12/11/2024 with second session of Titus
deposition to be scheduled; Doctor depositions
to be noticed; party depositions set; Trial date
continued to 12/5/2025 at Plaintiffs' request.
According to Proof
SCV-272343 Kim Taylor v. City of Santa Rosa and Does 1- 10 Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges they suffered injuries
when they tripped and fell due to
uneven sidewalk
Complaint served on City on 02/08/2023;
Plaintiff's deposition was completed on
04/25/2024; Non-expert discovery is complete;
Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on
08/19/2024; City filed an Answer to Plaintiff’s
First Amended Complaint on 10/03/2024;
Mediation occurred on 11/19/2024 and was
unsuccessful; Pursuant to a stipulation among
the parties, the Court vacated the prior trial
date and set a new trial date of 5/23/2025; Co-
defendant property owner, Burbank Investment
Service, filed a Motion for Summary Judgment
which was denied on 02/21/2025; City served
Offer to Compromise on Plaintiff on
11/21/2024; City filed its Motion for Summary
Judgment set to be heard on 05/02/2025; the
Court vacated the prior trial date and set a new
trial date of 8/29/2025.
According to Proof
SCV-272709 Steven Hodges v. City of Santa Rosa, County
of Sonoma, Lucinda R. Heifner, and Does 1 to
25 Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Plaintiff alleges they suffered injuries
when they tripped and fell due to
dangerous condition of sidewalk
Complaint served on defendant City of Santa
Rosa on 9/28/2023; The Court filed an Order
and Notice of Entry of Dismissal on 9/26/2023
dismissing the entire action without prejudice
for failure to prosecute; Dismissal was vacated
on 11/02/2023; City filed Answer on 4/18/2024;
City's Cross-complaint against Heifner and
Answer to Cross-Complaint filed on 9/12/2024;
Plaintiff's deposition is scheduled for
5/28/2025; Discovery is ongoing; Trial set for
10/31/2025.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed DateSettled DateSettlement Amount LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 4, 2025
25CV01883 Patricia Hartnett v. City of Santa Rosa, Carter Gardea and DOES to 10
Active - Pleadings Personal injury/motor vehicle Claimant alleges City vehicle backed up and collided with her vehicle
causing personal injuries
Complaint served on 04/07/25; City to file
timely responsive pleading.
According to Proof
POLICE ACTION
3:22-cv-05270 ANGELINA LOPEZ, individually and as
cosuccessor-in interest to Decedent JORDON
PAS; E.L., individually and as co-successor-in
interest to Decedent JORDON PAS; J.P.,
individually and as co-successor-in interest to
Decedent JORDON PAS; NEYO ALVAREZ,
individually and as co-successor-in interest to
Decedent JORDON PAS; SESERINA ALVAREZ,
individually and as co-successor-in interest to
Decedent JORDON PAS; C.P., individually and
as co-successor-in interest to Decedent
JORDON PAS; D.P., individually and as co-
successor-in interest to Decedent JORDON
PAS, vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, municipal
corporation; MATTHEW CROSBIE, individually
and in his capacity as a Police Sergeant for
the CITY OF SANTA ROSA; JONATHAN
MORGAN, individually and in his official
capacity as a Police Officer for the CITY OF
SANTA ROSA; ROBERT MOORE, individually
and in his official capacity as a Police Officer
for the CITY OF SANTA ROSA; FRANK
SEDENO, individually and in his official
capacity as a Police Officer for the CITY OF
SANTA ROSA; and DOES 1-50
Active Police Action Complaint alleges Violation of Civil Rights, Excessive Force, Wrongful
Death, Negligence, Assault &
Battery, Violation of California Civil
Code §52.1, and Intentional Infliction
of Emotional Distress
Service of Complaint on all defendants is
complete; defendants filed Answer on
10/30/2023; early mediation was unsuccessful;
dual Motions for Summary Judgment were
argued before the Court on 8/29/2024 - the
trial judge took motions under submission and
served its Order in 3/25 dismissing all claims
against defendants Crosbie, Morgan, Moore,
and Sedeno as well as the City (Monell) leaving
defendant Madarus as the lone defendant on
the Fourth Amendment claim (the Fourteenth
Amendment claim was dismissed) and the State
claims (negligence, assault and battery and
Bane Act); trial date of 2/3/2025 has been
vacated; Mediation proceeded on 3/28/2025,
where a conditional settlement was reached
subject to CJPRMA approval - the Board will
meet on or before 4/15/2025; a status
conference has been scheduled for 6/26/2025,
if a dismissal has not been filed.
According to Proof
3:23-cv-02478-JSC John Paul Johnson v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
OFFICERS CODY SOUSA, O'NEILL, DELEON,
JONES AND DOES 1-50
Active - Set for Trial Police Action Plaintiff alleges damages related to excessive force, battery, Bane Act
Violation and Negligence.
Complaint served on the City 9/1/2023; Plaintiff
filed a First Amended Complaint; City and those
individual officers served answered; depositions
of Plaintiff and the individual officer defendants
have been completed; Court-ordered
settlement conference was unsuccessful; City's
Motion for Summary Judgment was heard on
11/14/2024 and was granted in part and denied
in part; Further Case Management Conference
set for 4/23/25; Trial date set for 12/15/2025.
According to Proof
3:24-cv-01718-AGT Esabela Maria Gatlin and Ashley Anurag Singh v. City of Santa Rosa and Does 1
through 10
Settled Police Action Plaintiffs allege they were falsely arrested by SRPD SWAT Team
Plaintiffs' Complaint filed on 03/19/24; Answer
to Complaint filed 06/03/24; Stipulation to file
First Amended Complaint filed 10/14/24;
Mediation successfully completed on 02/19/25;
Settlement Agreement executed on 04/02/25;
dismissal of case pending.
According to Proof 3/20/2025 300,000.00 $
C 22-05196 James Earl Lindsey v. Santa Rosa Police
Officer Jason Jucutan
Stayed Police Action Violation of civil rights; false arrest Officer Jucutan's Answer to complaint filed on 11/10/2022; Motion for More Definitive
Statement filed by Officer Jucutan on
12/15/2022; case has been stayed pending
resolution of the plaintiff's criminal case. Court
ordered parties to file status report every 6
months and to notify court within 30 days of
resolution of criminal charges. That criminal
trial appears to have resulted in a mistrial,
declared on 2/13/2025. City has updated
Federal Court of outcome of the criminal
proceedings, timely and pursuant to operative
Court order via Status update filed on
3/13/2025; Court set an Order to Show Cause,
directed to Plaintiff, re dismissal for 3/25/2025;
Court ordered by Plaintiff to comply by
4/15/25.
Unknown
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed DateSettled DateSettlement Amount LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 4, 2025
SCV-273745 Hiramu El-Kenyatta Bey v. Carla Rodriguez,
Troye E. Shaffer, Mathew Hobson, Mathew
Henning, Paul James Lozada, Jill Ravitch,
Barbara Nanney, Christopher Honigsberg,
Dana Beernink-Simonds, SRPD Garrison
Swartz, Amanda Bisagno, WELLPATH Denise
Garcia, WELLPATH C. Garcia, WELLPATH
Apple By
Active - Pleadings Police Action Breach of contract, fraud, negligence, intentional tort
Complaint was served on City on 4/11/2024;
City's Motion to Quash Service of Summons was
granted on 8/5/2024; awaiting to see if plaintiff
properly re-serves the defendant officer.
According to Proof
WRIT OF MANDATE
SCV-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
Appeal 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
The City's Motion for Summary Judgment as to
the sole remaining cause of action in the case
was granted on 5/22/2024; Judgment entered
on 11/25/2024; Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal
on 12/2/2024; Record on Appeal was filed
3/7/2025; the parties still await filing and
service of Appellant’s Opening Brief.
According to Proof
SCV-272714 (Appeal A170967)Airport Business Center, a California limited partnership v. City of Santa Rosa; City Council
of the City of Santa Rosa; and DOES 1
through 25
Appeal Writ of Mandate Writ of Mandate and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
relating to designation of a parking
garage (Garage 5) as surplus
property under Surplus Land Act.
Complaint served on defendant City of Santa
Rosa and Santa Rosa City Council on 3/2/2023;
Writ of Mandate and petitioner's motion for
stay was denied on 5/31/2024; Plaintiff served
a Notice of Appeal on 7/16/2024; Petitioner's
Writ of Supersedeas and request for stay was
denied by the Court of Appeal on 7/31/2024;
Administrative record received by the Appellate
Court on 10/2/2024; Appellant's Opening Brief
was filed on 3/19/2025 following two extension
of times and Court's notice to file appeal or be
dismissed; Respondent City's brief is now due
on 4/18/2025.
According to Proof