Case Name Date Settled Amount Description Notes
United States, et al., ex rel. John Hendrix v. J-M
Manufacturing Company, Inc., et al.
4/18/2025 Non-monetary terms Under the terms of the settlement agreement City agreed to dismiss its claims
against pipe manufacturer J-M
Manufacturing Company for false claims in
exchange for the manufacturer providing
the City with a 50-year retroactive extended
warranty for all pipe supplied for use on City
projects where the purchase price was paid
or reimbursed by City. City further agreed
to treat J-M the same as all other suppliers
of materials and will remove the language
from the City’s design and construction
standards regarding not accepting PVC pipe
manufactured by J-M.
SETTLEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION THAT WERE FINALIZED IN MAY 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 Gedaro, Sammylen 5/16/2025 5/15/2025 to be determined 100 Bellevue Ave, Santa Rosa, California
Claimant alleges that Santa Rosa Police Department
made an unlawful entry with excessive use of force.
NEW CLAIMS REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN MAY 2025 Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details
CODE ENFORCEMENT/RECEIVERSHIP
25CV02452 FOUNTAINGROVE 2013, LLC, a California
limited liability company, v. CITY OF SANTA
ROSA, and DOES 1-50, inclusive
Active - PleadingsCode
Enforcement/Receivership
Notice of appeal of decision of
administrative hearing officer in re
2005 Stagecoach Road, Santa
Rosa, CA (Govt. Code § 53069.4)
The Administrative Hearing Officer determined that
Fountaingrove 2013 LLC, the responsible party,
failed to abate multiple violations of the Santa
Rosa City Code and did not comply with the
requirements of the Vacant Building and Lot
Program, including the obligations to post signage,
maintain the property, and conduct regular
inspections. Summons and Complaint served on
4/25/2025 relating to 2005 Stagecoach Rd; City
lodged the Administrative Hearing Record on
05/13/2025; Case Management Conference set for
08/28/2025.
25CV02453 FOUNTAINGROVE 2013, LLC, a California
limited liability company, v. CITY OF SANTA
ROSA, and DOES 1-50, inclusive,
Active - PleadingsCode
Enforcement/Receivership
Appeal of decision of
administrative hearing officer in re
2097 Stagecoach Road, Santa
Rosa, CA (Govt. Code § 53069.4)
The Administrative Hearing Officer determined that
Fountaingrove 2013 LLC, the responsible party,
failed to abate multiple violations of the Santa
Rosa City Code and did not comply with the
requirements of the Vacant Building and Lot
Program, including the obligations to post signage,
maintain the property, and conduct regular
inspections. Summons and Complaint served on
04/25/2025 relating to 2097 Stagecoach Rd; City
lodged the Administrative Hearing Record on
05/13/2025; Case Management Conference set for
08/28/2025.
SCV-273045 (Appeal
A170844)
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 set for 6/25/2025;
Further Case Management Conference set at trial
Court for 7/24/2025 for status of appeal.
According to Proof
LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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 TrialGeneral 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 following Supreme Court decision and
the parties stipulated to limited discovery;
discovery is continuing per court order; 1/29/2025
Settlement Conference was unsuccessful; City's
filed motion for summary judgment on standing
issues and hearing currently set for 6/26/2025;
Settlement Conference set for 8/12/25; if there are
causes of action remaining after the Defendants'
MSJ, Plaintiff's MSJ will be heard on 12/18/2025;
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 TamFederal 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; Settlement was reached on
4/18/2025; The court approved the settlement on
6/5/2025; dismissal pending.
According to Proof 4/18/2025 Under the terms of the
settlement agreement City
agreed to dismiss its claims
against pipe manufacturer J-M
Manufacturing Company for
false claims in exchange for the
manufacturer providing the City
with a 50-year retroactive
extended warranty for all pipe
supplied for use on City projects
where the purchase price was
paid or reimbursed by City. City
further agreed to treat J-M the
same as all other suppliers of
materials and will remove the
language from the City’s design
and construction standards
regarding not accepting PVC
pipe manufactured by J-M.
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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 TrialGeneral 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; Bench Trial on City's
breach of contract claim completed on 5/28/2025
with written closing arguments to be submitted by
6/30/2025.
According to Proof 6/14/2023 $250,000.00
OTHER LITIGATION
24CV02519 LUCAS BOHANAN v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, and
DOES 1-25
Active - Set for TrialOther 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 to
10/3/2025.
According to Proof
24CV02546 CLARE HARTMAN v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, and
DOES 1 TO 10
Active - Set for TrialOther 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; City filed Motion for
Summary Judgement on 3/21/25; hearing on MSJ
set for 6/13/25; discovery continues; Trial set for
7/18/2025.
According to Proof
24CV05523 ELIZABETH VAZQUEZ and RICHARD MILLER vs.
CITY OF SANTA ROSA and DOES 1-10
Active - PleadingsOther 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; Judge set Order to Show
Cause hearing for 7/17/2025 re Dismissal for
plaintiffs' failure to timely prosecute case.
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 TrialOther 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; Plaintiff's Deposition is
now scheduled for 6/16/2025; Trial scheduled for
2/13/2026.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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 PendingOther 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; 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; Substitution of Attorney filed on behalf
of plaintiff Meza on 4/23/25; Further Case
Management Conference set for 10/16/2025.
According to Proof
25CV01641 STILLWATER INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff,
vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and DOES I through
20, inclusive
Active - PleadingsOther 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 3/28/2025; City filed
responsive pleading on 4/21/2025; Initial Case
Management Conference set for 7/31/2025;
written discovery to commence.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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 TrialPersonal 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 is
underway; Trial has been set for 11/14/2025.
According to Proof
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 - Set for TrialPersonal 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 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. Plaintiff Integon has
filed a motion for summary judgment, set for
hearing on 08/27/2025.
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 TrialPersonal 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 is scheduled to be heard on 7/23/2025.
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 - DiscoveryPersonal 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 TrialPersonal 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;
Plaintiff's deposition is scheduled for 6/11/2025;
Trial set for 1/9/2026.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
24CV01412 Justin Chase v. City of Santa Rosa and DOES 1 to 25
Active - Set for TrialPersonal 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 for further discovery sanctions, including
terminating sanctions, is set for 6/11/2025;
Plaintiff's counsel has filed a motion to withdraw as
counsel of record; the parties have stipulated to
continue trial and it has been reset for 10/24/2025.
According to Proof
24CV02175 Wallace Francis v. City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma and Does 1 to 20
Active - Set for TrialPersonal 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 TrialPersonal 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; discovery is underway; City served
Offer to Compromise on Plaintiff on 2/10/2025;
Initial Case Management Conference was held on
2/11/2025 and matter set for Trial on 1/16/2026;
Mediation between the parties held on 6/3/2025.
According to Proof
24CV05980 ROBERT LUNDGREN vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA;
and DOES 1-20, inclusive
Active - Set for TrialPersonal 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 was held on 4/10/2025;
Trial has been set for 2/6/2026.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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
Tendered 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,
naming Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa
Rosa as cross-defendant; Plaintiff has amended
the Complaint to plead against Catholic Charities,
and has dismissed County of Sonoma and Bi-
Lingual Broadcasting, Inc., without prejudice. City
has filed a dismissal of its cross-complaint as to Bi-
Lingual Broadcasting, without prejudice and as to
Catholic Charities Causes Nos. 2-5, without
prejudice; City tendered its defense and indemnity
to Catholic Charities on 4/2/2025; tender accepted
on 4/18/2025 and substitutions of counsel filed on
05/07/2025. The initial Case Management
Conference has been continued to 7/31/2025.
Plaintiff has commenced written discovery.
According to Proof
24CV07836 Erika Martinez Gomez v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
a Government Entity; MICHAEL EVAN STASSE,
an individual; TAYLOR CHRISTIAN HOMER, an
individual; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive
Active - PleadingsPersonal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges dangerous
conditions of public property
contributed to vehicle accident
causing injuries
Summons and Complaint served on 4/22/2025;
City filed its Answer on 05/21/2025; Discovery to
commence; Case Management Conference set for
10/02/2025.
According to Proof
25CV03004 ALLSTATE NORTHBROOK INDEMNITY CO a/s/o
DEENA MISTRY v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
NIMBLE & FINNS, NOBLE FOLK ICE CREAM &
PIE BAR, AND DOES 1 TO 25
Active - PleadingsPersonal Injury/Dangerous
Condition
Claimant alleges her vehicle was
damaged by a tree falling on her
vehicle and as a result incurred
out of pocket rental costs while
her car was being repaired.
City was served with the Summons and Complaint
on 05/19/2025; filing of responsive pleading is
pending.
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 TrialPersonal 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 set for 6/10/25; Doctor
depositions to be noticed; party depositions
completed, with the exception of the second
session of the Titus deposition; Trial date
continued to 12/5/2025 at Plaintiffs' request.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
SCV-272343 Kim Taylor v. City of Santa Rosa and Does 1-10Active - Set for TrialPersonal 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 which was
denied 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 TrialPersonal 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; counsel for Plaintiff
filed a motion to be relieved; the Court granted
counsel's motion to withdraw on 4/17/2025;
Plaintiff's deposition was scheduled for 5/28/2025,
however it was not completed due to non-
appearance; Discovery is ongoing; Trial set for
10/31/2025.
According to Proof
25CV01883 Patricia Hartnett v. City of Santa Rosa, Carter Gardea and DOES to 10
Active - PleadingsPersonal injury/motor vehicleClaimant alleges City vehicle backed up and collided with her
vehicle causing personal injuries
Summons and Complaint served on 04/07/2025;
City filed its Answer on 04/30/2025; Discovery to
commence; Case Management Conference set for
09/04/2025.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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
Settlement PendingPolice 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 and taken
under submission by the Court on 8/29/2024; the
Court vacated the 2/3/2025 trial date and issued
an Order on 3/6/2025 granting summary judgment
in favor of defendants Crosbie, Morgan, Moore, and
Sedeno as to all claims, granting summary
judgment in favor of defendant Madarus on the
Fourteenth Amendment claim, granting summary
judgment in the City’s favor as to the Monell claim,
and denying summary judgement as to the claims
against Madarus under the Fourth Amendment and
State law (negligence, assault and battery and
Bane Act); Mediation proceeded on 3/28/2025,
where a conditional settlement was reached
subject to CJPRMA and Court approval; CJPRMA
Board of Directors approved the settlement on
4/8/2025; Plaintiffs to file a petition for Court
approval because the settlement resolves the
minor plaintiffs' remaining claims; 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 TrialPolice 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; Trial has
been reset for 1/5/2026.
According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF JUNE 6, 2025
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, which was removed from
calendar following Plaintiff's response on
4/9/2025; City understands that Plaintiff has been
returned to custody and that his criminal
proceedings will continue; an Initial Case
Management Conference has been scheduled for
06/27/2025.
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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;
Petitioner requested a 2nd extension and the
Opening Brief is now due on 6/16/2025.
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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 was filed on 5/7/2025;
Petitioner requested an extension of time to file
their Reply Brief and it is now due on 7/25/2025.
According to Proof