Litigation Report — Santa Rosa City Council, September 30, 2025

Case Name Date SettledAmount Description Notes
ANGELINA LOPEZ, et al. v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, et
al.
8/28/2025 $2,999,999.99 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
In this case, Plaintiffs brought a wrongful death action relating to the 2021 death of Jordan Pas. A total settlement amount of $2,999,999.99 was agreed to in exchange for a release of all claims, with the City paying approximately $900,000 of that amount and the City's risk pool, CJPRMA, paying the rest. The incident that led to this lawsuit involved SRPD responding to an active shooter in a residential neighborhood. The settlement followed a district court's ruling exonerating 4 of the 5 SRPD members named in the lawsuit, determining that SRPD's policies and practices were lawful, and concluding that only the actions of 1 officer were appropriate for trial.

SETTLEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION THAT WERE FINALIZED IN AUGUST 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 Orwitz Associates, L.P. 8/8/2025 1/1/2024 To be determined 3856 Crestview Drive, Santa Rosa
Claim for equitable indemnity, in advance of
anticipated cross-complaint. Claimant is the sole
named defendant in the pending, underlying personal
injury litigation styled as Laken Ray v. Orwitz
Associates, L.P.; Sonoma Superior Court Case No.
25CV02915. In that matter, the plaintiff alleges
Claimant is liable to her for personal injuries
sustained as the result of a trip and fall over an
alleged crack in the sidewalk adjacent to real property owned by Claimant, Orwitz Associates. Claimant
alleges City is responsible for maintenance and repair.

Kurty, Michael 8/8/2025 2/10/2025 Over $35,000 429 B Earle Street, Santa Rosa
Claimant alleges police failed to provide medical care
Copeland, Camille 8/13/2025 7/25/2025 Over $35,000 West 3rd and Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa
Claim for trip and fall over an alleged crack in
sidewalk.

Nebb, Richard and Veronica 8/22/2025 2/27/2025 Under $35,000 204 Stowring Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
Claimant alleges extensive property damage due to
executed search warrant by SRPD
NEW CLAIMS REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN AUGUST 2025 Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

GENERAL LITIGATION
3:18-CV-01955-VCNicholle 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 ADAComplaint 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 was
lifted following Supreme Court decision and the parties stipulated to limited discovery; 1/29/2025 Settlement
Conference was unsuccessful; Defendants' motions for
summary judgment on standing was denied; 8/28/26
Settlement Conference was unsuccessful; Settlement
Conference set for 9/16/26; Plaintiff's Motion for
Summary Judgment to be heard on 12/18/2025; Jury
Trial set for 3/2/2026.

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.

Judgment 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; Bench Trial on City's breach of contract claim
completed on 5/28/2025 with written closing arguments
submitted to the Court on 6/30/2025; the Court
rendered a verdict in favor of the City on 8/7/2025,
requiring UPA to pay the City damages in the amount of
$656,682.74 . A hearing on City's Motion for Costs is
being heard on 10/15/2025.

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 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; Plaintiff filed his Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint on 7/15/25; Motion for
Leave to File Second Amended Complaint to be heard on
11/03/25; City's Motion for Protective Order to be heard on 12/17/25; discovery continues; expert discovery to
commence; Trial continued to 3/20/2026.

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; City motion for Summary Judgment heard on
6/13/2025 was granted in part/denied in part; expert
discovery continues; Mediation on 9/10/2025 was
unsuccessful; Trial set for 12/12/2025.

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 taking of private property (Inverse condemnation).

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; Plaintiff served First Amended
Complaint on 7/15/2025; City filed a timely Answer on
8/13/2025. Further Case Management Hearing set for
11/20/2025.

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;
Plaintiff's Deposition was completed on 6/16/2025; 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; 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; the twelve (12)
settling defendants have now completed the above
community service; 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 remaining defendant Meza on 4/23/2025, now representing self; Further Case
Management Conference set for 10/16/2025 and City to
meet and confer with defendant Meza in advance.

According to Proof
25CV01641 STILLWATER INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and DOES I through 20, inclusive
Settlement Pending Other - 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 2/13/2024
Complaint served on 3/28/2025; City filed responsive
pleading on 4/21/2025; Initial Case Management
Conference held on 7/31/2025; Further Case
Management Conference set for 11/20/2025;
Settlement reached and pending executed Release;
Notice of Conditional Settlement filed 09/12/2025 and
pending with the Court.

According to Proof 9/9/2025 $88,000.00

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 is underway; City filed a Motion for Summary
Judgment on 7/22/2025 with a hearing date assigned on
10/22/2025; Mediation is scheduled for 10/6/2025; 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 Trial 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 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, which was granted on tentative ruling issued
08/26/2025; endorsed order(s) pending.

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; Motion to withdraw filed by plaintiff's attorney was heard on 7/23/2025 and granted; further Case
Management Conference to reschedule Trial set for
11/13/2025.

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 - Set for Trial 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 was held on 6/24/2025; written discovery is
underway; Trial date set for 2/20/2026. Plaintiff's
deposition has been set for 9/22/2025.

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; Plaintiff's
deposition was completed on 6/11/2025; Trial set for
1/9/2026.

According to Proof
24CV01412 Justin Chase v. City of Santa Rosa and DOES 1 to 25 Dismissed 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 was served on Plaintiff but has been
unproductive; City's Motion for further discovery
sanctions, including terminating sanctions, has been
filed and had initial hearing held/ 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; Plaintiff's counsel's withdrawal
motion was denied on 8/13/2025; City's motion for
terminating sanctions was granted and the matter was
dismissed on 8/20/2025; Order endorsed on 9/4/2025;
Notice of Entry of Order was filed and served on
9/22/2025.

According to Proof 9/4/2025
24CV02473 MERLA ANDERS v. STERLING ADAPTIVES LLC; CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and DOES 1 to 30
Settled 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; City served Offer to
Compromise on Plaintiff on 2/10/2025; set for Trial on
1/16/2026; Mediation between the parties held on
6/3/2025 and no resolution was reached; Discovery
ongoing; Follow-up mediation scheduled for 9/17/2025.

According to Proof
24CV05980 ROBERT LUNDGREN vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and
DOES 1-20, inclusive
Active - Set for Trial 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 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 ClaimedDismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 8, 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 5/07/2025; Initial Case Management
Conference was completed on 7/31/2025, and Trial has
been set for 5/8/2026. Plaintiff has commenced written discovery and party depositions are being set.

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 - Pleadings Personal 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 5/21/2025; City filed a Cross
Complaint against property owner on 6/09/2025;
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 Dismissal Pending Personal 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
5/19/2025; City filed Answer and Cross-Complaint on
6/18/2025; case is not yet at issue as remaining parties' responsive pleadings are pending. The parties have
since reached a tentative resolution of the matter, and settlement documents are being drafted and circulated.

Notice of Settlement will thereafter be filed with the
Court.

According to Proof
25CV04135 MICHAEL KOSZALKA V. MICHAEL'S REFLEXOLOGY
CENTER; MICHAEL AND WAY INC.; CITY OF
SANTA ROSA; WCM VENTURES LLC ET AL.; AND DOES
1 to 30
Active - Discovery Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Claimant alleges he tripped and fell on a raised sidewalk.

City was served with Summons and Complaint on
7/3/2025; City's Answer and Cross-Complaint filed on
8/4/2025. Initial written discovery by Plaintiff is
underway.

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; first session of the Titus deposition
completed on 12/11/2024; Doctor depositions to be
noticed; party depositions completed, with the
exception of a second session of the Titus deposition;
Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended
Complaint granted; Trial date to be continued by
stipulation; New trial date to be determined.

According to Proof
SCV-272343 Kim Taylor v. City of Santa Rosa and Does 1-10 Settled 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
which was denied on 05/02/2025; the Court vacated the
prior trial date and set a new trial date of 8/29/2025; Notice of Conditional Settlement filed on 08/06/2025;
Settlement pending.

According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
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; 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 completed on 7/29/2025; Depositions of
cross-defendant and City's Persons Most Qualified set
for 9/23/2025; 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
Settled Personal injury/motor vehicle Claimant alleges City vehicle backed up and collided with her vehicle causing personal injuries
Summons and Complaint served on 4/07/2025; City
filed its Answer on 4/30/2025; Discovery has
commenced; Initial Case Management Conference set
for 9/04/2025; Case settled 8/22/2025; Notice of
conditional settlement filed on 8/22/2025; Dismissal of entire case is pending.

According to Proof 8/22/2025 $11,000.00

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
Settled 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 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 (1) granting summary
judgment in favor of defendants Crosbie, Morgan,
Moore, and Sedeno as to all claims, (2) granting
summary judgment in favor of defendant Madarus on the
Fourteenth Amendment claim, (3) granting summary
judgment in the City’s favor as to the Monell claim, and (4) denying plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment 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
in the amount of $2,999,999.99 subject to CJPRMA and
Court approval, with City contributed approximately
$900,000 towards the settlement and CJPRMA funding
the difference; CJPRMA Board of Directors approved the
settlement on 4/8/2025; Court approved settlement
compromising minor plaintiffs' claims on 7/14/2025 and
a final Settlement Agreement was fully executed on
8/28/2025; Dismissal was filed on 9/2/2025 and Court
closed case on 9/2/2025.

According to Proof 9/2/2025 8/28/2025 Settlement was reached with Plaintiffs for a total sum of $2,999,999.99 for release of all claims,
with the City paying approximately $900,000 and
the City's risk pool CJPRMA paying the
remainder.
3:23-cv-02478-JSCJohn 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; Trial has been reset for 1/5/2026.

According to Proof
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount ClaimedDismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 8, 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. Initial Case Management
Conference was held on 6/29/2025. Case Management
Conference held on 8/29/25; City's Motion to dismiss is due by 10/31/25.

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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's Opening Brief was filed on 7/3/2025; City's responsive brief is due on 10/3/2025.

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; Appellant's Opening Brief was filed on 3/19/2025;
Petitioner filed its Reply Brief on 8/4/2025.

According to Proof

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