Case Name Date SettledAmount Description Notes
SETTLEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION THAT WERE FINALIZED IN APRIL 2026, WHICH INCLUDES BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO ALL SETTLEMENTS REQUIRING THE CITY TO PAY MORE THAN $50,000 No settlements to report
Claimant Name Date of Claim Date of Incident Claim Amount Location Description of Claim Rivera, Maria 4/21/2026 1/12/26 Under $35,000 Crosspoint Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Claimant alleges wrongful arrest/detainment of her
mentally disabled son, Michael Ortiz, that led to his
injuries and property damage to her home.
Martinez, Carlito 4/9/2026 3/25/26 Under $35,000 Los Guilicos Juvenile Justice Center/Juvenile Hall, 7425
Rancho Los Guilicos Rd,
Santa Rosa
Claimant alleges police failed to safeguard his
property when he was arrested which led to property
loss, employment loss, and emotional distress
Ghilotti Bros., Inc. and FDB
Vanguard Construction, Inc. dba
Vanguard Construction
4/9/2026 2023 Over $35,000 Fulton Rd between
Guerneville Rd & Piner Rd,
Santa Rosa
Breach of contract (Contract No. CO1178) - Fulton
Road repaving
Mokry, Dale 4/2/2026 11/2/25 Over $35,000 Trail on Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa
Claimant alleges they sustained injuries on partially
cut branch while riding their bike on the trail
NEW CLAIMS REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN APRIL 2026 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 - Set for Trial Code 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 at 2005 Stagecoach Road; Summons and Complaint served on 04/25/2025 relating to 2097 Stagecoach Rd; City lodged the Administrative Hearing Record on 05/13/2025; Court ordered consolidation of the case with 25CV02453; Hearing set for 8/28/2026 for appeal of administrative enforcement order; Petitioner's Opening Brief due 7/29/2026 and City's Responsive Brief is due 8/13/2026.
25CV02453 FOUNTAINGROVE 2013, LLC, a California limited liability company, v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, and
DOES 1-50, inclusive,
Active - Set for Trial Code 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 at 2097 Stagecoach Road; Summons and Complaint served on 04/25/2025 relating to 2097 Stagecoach Rd; City lodged the Administrative Hearing Record on 05/13/2025; the Court ordered consolidation of the case with 25CV02452; Hearing set for 8/28/2026 for appeal of administrative enforcement order; Petitioner's Opening Brief due 7/29/2026 and City's Responsive Brief is due 8/13/2026.
25CV04325 LILI PIGSLEY, GARY PIGSLEY v. CITY OF SANTA
ROSA, CODE ENFORCEMENT, and DOES 1-10
Active - Pleadings Code Enforcement/Receivership Plaintiffs allege a cause of action for general negligence against the City and challenge the Administrative
Enforcement Order issued following a hearing on Code
Enforcement violations at their property located at 961 Stony Point Road.
Complaint filed on 06/12/2025; Summons and Complaint served on City on 12/03/2025; Plaintiffs filed and served a First Amended Complaint on 02/26/2026; Parties stipulated to Plaintiff's filing of a Second Amended Complaint by 4/10/2026; City's responsive pleading due 30 days from service of Second Amended Complaint; hearing date to be set.
According to Proof
CONSTITUTIONAL
2:25-cv-00814-BJR Martin Luther King, Jr. County (King County), et al. v.
Turner, et al.
Appeal Constitutional Santa Rosa joined what is now nearly 60 other public agency plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging unlawful attempts by the federal administration to require local governments
receiving federal grants from DOT, HUD, and HHS to
implement the President’s expansive anti-immigration, anti- DEI, anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-choice policies. Because Santa Rosa does not receive HHS grants, Santa Rosa challenges only the unlawful DOT and HUD grant funding conditions.
Motion for a preliminary injunction in favor of new plaintiffs (including Santa Rosa) granted on 8/12/25.
Complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief filed on 5/2/2025; preliminary injunction granted in favor of original sets of plaintiffs on 6/3/2025 which the federal government appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on 6/9/2025; motion for a preliminary injunction to protect all new plaintiffs, including City of Santa Rosa, from enforcement of the challenged DOT, HUD and HHS grant funding conditions was granted on 8/18/2025; the federal government appealed from that ruling to the Ninth Circuit; Oral Argument for the first appeal occurred before the Ninth Circuit appeal on 2/9/2026; on 11/21/2025, the Ninth Circuit stayed the second appeal pending its resolution of the first appeal; on 4/1/2026, the Parties filed a Joint Motion to Stay the third appeal (which includes plaintiffs who joined the lawsuit after Santa Rosa) pending resolution of the first appeal.
3:25-cv-01350-WHO City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Donald J.
Trump, et al.
Appeal Constitutional Lawsuit brought by cities and counties nationwide against the President and federal administration, challenging
executive orders and directives that try to withhold federal funding from local governments unless the local
governments help with enforcement of federal civil
immigration laws.
Original Complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief filed by original plaintiffs on 2/7/2025; the Court issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the original plaintiffs on 4/25/2025 which was appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 20, 2025; Motion to file a Second Amended Complaint granted 8/5/2025 adding 34 new cities and counties (including City of Santa Rosa) as plaintiffs; Court granted preliminary injunction in favor of new plaintiffs on 8/22/2025; Oral argument before Ninth Circuit was heard on 12/5/2025; Court's ruling is pending. 3:25-cv-08330 County of Santa Clara, et al. v. Kristi Noem, et al. Active Constitutional On September 30, 2025, Santa Rosa joined more than two dozen other local governments nationwide – including City of Petaluma, County of Sonoma, and Sonoma Water -- in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
and the heads of those agencies. The lawsuit, County of Santa Clara v. Noem, challenges unlawful attempts by the Trump administration to require local governments receiving DHS and FEMA grants to use local resources to implement federal policies.
Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by plaintiffs 9/20/2025.
Preliminary Injunction granted in favor of plaintiffs, including Santa Rosa, on 11/21/2025; Notice of appeal of Preliminary Injunction filed on 1/20/2026; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted joint motion to stay proceedings pending resolution in the King v. Turner on 1/30/2026; Motion to Relate case to City of Fresno, et al. v.
Noem, et. al, 26-cv-1535-BLF granted.
LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 30, 2026
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 30, 2026
GENERAL LITIGATION
26CV00636 SANTA ROSA REFORM JEWISH CONGREGATION,
INC. dba CONGREGATION SHOMREI TORAH, v.
CITY OF SANTA ROSA and DOES 1-50, inclusive
Active - Pleadings General Litigation - Property Damage Landslides(s) to the plaintiff congregation's hillside in 2023- 2024 allegedly related to the failure of the City's hillside stabilization project in 2019 - City has a V-Ditch/easement within the hillside and retained a design engineer and
contractor to perform the work.
Plaintiff's Complaint, filed on 1/22/2026, asserts inverse condemnation, dangerous condition of public property, negligence, acts of an independent contractor, nuisance, and trespass causes of action. City's Answer and Roe Cross-Complaint filed on 3/12/2026; Initial Case Management Conference is set for 6/23/2026; Discovery to commence; Trial date to be set.
Not less than $3 million as pled.
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.
Appeal 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 was unsuccessful, City and Plaintiffs separately reached a tentative settlement, which was approved by the Court on 4/11/2023; The settlement provided for the City's payment of $250,000 in exchange for full release of liability in the case.
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 retained additional rights; Bench Trial on City's breach of contract claim against UPA was completed on 5/28/2025; the trial court rendered a judgment in favor of the City on 8/7/2025, requiring UPA to pay the City damages in the amount of $656,682.74; City filed a Motion for Costs on 8/22/2025; Court denied City's Motion for Costs; UPA filed a Notice of Appeal of the City's judgement; City filed a Cross-Appeal challenging the trial court's denial of City's request for attorney fees and costs; UPA's opening brief is due 40 days after the reporter's transcript is filed with the reviewing court; opening brief filing date is currently unknown to City.
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; First Amended Complaint filed 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 7/15/2025; Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint was granted; Second Amended Complaint was filed on 11/7/2025; Defendant Doe 1 replaced with LWP Claims Solutions, Inc.; City filed an Answer to the Second Amended Complaint on 12/19/2025; City's Motion for Protective Order granted on 12/17/2025; LWP dismissed without prejudice in 1/21/2026; discovery continues; Plaintiff's ex parte Application re Privilege denied; City's Motion for Summary Judgement to be heard on 5/06/2026; Trial continued to 7/31/2026.
According to Proof
24CV05523 ELIZABETH VAZQUEZ and RICHARD MILLER vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA and DOES 1-10
Active - Set for Trial 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; Case Management Hearing held on 11/20/2025; Motion to bifurcate pending; Discovery ongoing; Trial set for 10/02/2026.
According to Proof
26CV00564 RICK DIONNE, an individual; and JENNIFER
DIONNE, an individual, v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, and
DOES 1-50, inclusive
Active - Pleadings Other Petition for judicial relief from denial of Petitioners' Request for permission to file a late claim pursuant to Government Code 946.6. Claimants allege hillside saturation and
property damage that they attribute to the City's approval of subdivision improvement plans and non-installation of a v- ditch.
Summons and Petition for Judicial Relief to file a late claim pursuant to Government Code 946.6 was served on 02/18/2026; City filed an Opposition and Notice of Motion for determination on Petitioner's Request for Relief; Hearing on Petition scheduled for 05/13/2026; Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for 06/11/2026.
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 against ROE defendants on 12/29/2022; Amended Complaint adding Santa Rosa Department of Recreation and Parks 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; Plaintiff's Deposition was completed on 6/16/2025; hearing on all three Defendants' separate Motions for Summary Judgment continued to 5/20/2026; Trial continued to 7/24/2026; Discovery is ongoing.
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 APRIL 30, 2026
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 6/18/2026; Trial date to be set.
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)
Settlement Pending 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; Following discovery, City filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on 7/22/2025; Mediation occurred on 10/06/2025 where a conditional settlement subject to CJPRMA Board approval; CJPRMA Board approved the settlement on 12/10/2025; the Sonoma County Superior Court Probate Dept. has approved the settlement per Probate Code section 9835; plaintiffs' counsel is still negotiating an outstanding medical lien; once the lien issue has been resolved, a full Release and Settlement Agreement will be circulated and endorsed, followed by the funding of the settlement.
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 City Bus 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; 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; Plaintiff's deposition held on 10/13/2025 with non-appearance by Plaintiff; further Case Management Conference to reschedule held on 11/13/2025; Order to Show Cause for Failure to Prosecute granted; Dismissal of cross-complaint pending; Trial continued to 08/28/2026.
According to Proof
24CV01383 NANCY MORENO, an individual, v. GEOVANNI
RECHY CORONA, an individual; CITY OF SANTA
ROSA; and DOES 1 to 50, Inclusive
Settled 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; the parties have reached settlement and resolution of the matter in principle, and a Notice of Settlement of Entire Case has been filed with the Court; Trial date has been vacated; Settlement Agreement and Release has been fully executed; Dismissal entered on 4/13/2026; Notice of Entry of Dismissal filed on 4/20/2026.
According to Proof 4/13/2026 Matter resolved for
$22,500 payment by the
City in exchange for
dismissal with prejudice
and release of all claims
as to both defendants.
24CV01397 MARIA GONZALEZ v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, SARAH
ELAINE SOLOMON and DOES 1 through 25
Settlement Pending 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; Plaintiff's deposition was completed on 6/11/2025; Driver's deposition was completed on 11/05/2025; Expert discovery commenced; Mediation was held on 12/19/2025, where a settlement was reached subject to CJPRMA Board and court approval; The CJPRMA Board approved the settlement on 3/19/2026; Notice of Conditional Settlement filed on 12/22/2025, which vacated the 1/9/2026 trial date; Plaintiffs' counsel is currently working on the structured settlement and special needs trust, and once completed, a Settlement Agreement will be finalized and the settlement funded.
According to Proof
24CV05980 ROBERT LUNDGREN vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA; and
DOES 1-20, inclusive
Judgment 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 Case Management Conference was held on 4/10/2025; written discovery has been completed; Plaintiff's deposition was completed 11/18/2025; Jury trial was held on 3/24-3/27 and 4/1 and the jury returned a defense verdict; not liable as to the City of Santa Rosa; Entry of judgment is pending.
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 - Set for Trial 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 and defendant driver on 6/09/2025; Discovery ongoing; Case Management Conference held on 12/11/2025; Hearing on Plaintiff's counsel's Motion to Withdraw set for 05/15/2026; Trial set for 10/09/2026.
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 APRIL 30, 2026
25CV02915 ORWITZ ASSOCIATES, L.P. v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND ROES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE
Active - Set for Trial Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Litigation for equitable indemnity in cross-complaint.
Claimant was served with lawsuit by Laken Ray after she tripped on a crack in sidewalk.
Summons and Cross-Complaint served 3/25/2026; City's Answer to Cross- Complaint was filed on 4/23/2026; Trial set for 9/11/2026.
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 - Set for Trial 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 party written discovery has commenced, and the initial Case Management Conference was held on 1/13/2026; Plaintiff's deposition was completed on 1/23/2026; Mediation is scheduled for 6/2/2026; Expert discovery to commence; Trial is set for 10/09/2026.
According to Proof
25CV06440 JAVIER OLIVIA CABELLO, an individual; YENY
ALGALOBO, an individual; v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA,
a public entity; JOHN FRAGA, an individual; and
DOES 1 to 50, Inclusive
Active - Pleadings Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Negligence action arising from an August 17, 2024 motor vehicle accident involving a City employee and City vehicle.
Summons and Complaint for Damages filed on 09/12/2025; City served with Summons and Complaint served on 01/26/2026; City filed a Demurrer on 03/02/2026 that is scheduled to be heard on 05/29/2026; Case Management Conference set for 03/10/2026 was continued to 09/15/2026 for status of settled pleadings.
According to Proof
25CV07259 PAMELA KEZER v. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, KONE,
INC., DOES 1 TO 20
Active - Pleadings Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Claimant alleges she tripped and fell due to a chain link fence that was sticking out resulting in several bodily injuries.
Summons and Complaint served 3/19/2026; City's responsive pleading due on or before 4/20/2026; extension to responsive pleading given and is now due on or before 5/20/2026.
According to Proof
26CV01096 Nagib Khallouf v. City of Santa Rosa and Does 1-10 Active - Pleadings Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Claimant alleges bodily injuries from trip and fall incident due to an uneven grate surrounding the base of a City-
maintained tree.
Complaint filed 2/10/2026 and served on the City on 3/24/2026; City's responsive pleading is due on 5/22/2026; Case Management Conference set for 8/25/2026.
According to Proof
26CV01544 Michael Graham v. City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, and Does 1 to 20
Active - Discovery Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Claimant alleges bodily injury due to dangerous road condition while riding his bike.
Summons and Complaint served 3/19/2026; City's Answer to Complaint filed on 4/20/26. Discovery is underway and the City has been served with initial written discovery and notice of deposition by Plaintiff; Trial date to be set.
According to Proof
26CV01905 CAMILLE COPELAND, an individual, v. CITY OF
SANTA ROSA, a Government Entity; WOODSTOCK
PROPERTIES LLC, MOLLYBELLE PROPERTIES LP,
and DOES 1 through 50, Inclusive. City's responsive
pleading due on or before 5/1/2026.
Active - Pleadings Personal Injury/Dangerous Condition Claim for trip and fall over an alleged crack in sidewalk. Summons and Complaint served 4/1/2026; City's responsive pleading due on 5/1/2026.
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
Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, which was granted; Plaintiffs filed their Second Amended Complaint; City Defendants filed a Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint; Defendants' Demurrer sustained with leave to amend as to City in its entirety and Bane Act as to officer; Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint filed on 4/3/2026; Defendants to file a timely responsive pleading; Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Discovery Responses to be heard on 5/26/2026; Trial continued to 09/04/2026.
According to Proof
POLICE ACTION
26-cv-01230-KAW LYDIA JONES; ISAIAH HARRIS; SHEA FLEMING, vs.
CITY OF SANTA ROSA; OFFICER WESTIN
SCHINDLER; OFFICER DANE SCHINDLER; DOES 1-
10 Active - Pleadings Police Action Claimant alleges SRPD violated their 4th amendment rights Summons and Complaint were served 3/12/2026. City Defendants' filed a Motion to Dismiss on 4/2/2026, in response to which a First Amended Complaint was filed on 4/16/26. Based upon the filing of an amended complaint, the Court terminated the pending motion to dismiss and vacated hearing thereon; City's responsive pleading to the First Amended Complaint is due on or before 4/30/2026.
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 APRIL 30, 2026
3:23-cv-02478-JSC John Paul Johnson v. City of Santa Rosa, Officers Cody Sousa, O'Neill, Deleon, Jones and Does 1-50
Judgment 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 individual officers answered; 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 was completed on 1/9/2026 resulting in the following verdict: 1) The jury found in favor of Officer Sousa on the lone Fourth Amendment claim asserted against him; 2) The jury found in favor of Officer O’Neill on the Fourth Amendment claim that it was excessive force to keep plaintiff in handcuffs while waiting for medical aid to arrive to address his elbow injury; 3) The jury found against Officer O’Neill on the other Fourth Amendment claim and state negligence and battery claims, finding that Officer O’Neill’s use of a control lock that resulted in plaintiff’s fractured elbow was excessive force. The jury found, however, that Officer O’Neill’s actions were not intentional, and thus found in favor of Officer O’Neill on the related Bane Act claim; and
4) Based on the findings against Officer O’Neill, the jury awarded plaintiff $10,000 in compensatory damages and $0 in punitive damages. Judgment was entered on 1/14/2026; The City's Motion to overturn the jury verdict against Officer O'Neill on qualified immunity was filed on 2/4/2026 with a hearing date of 3/12/2026; A settlement Conference was held on 2/5/2026. Plaintiff's Opposition to City's Motion was filed on 2/18/2026; City's reply was filed on 2/25/2026. Hearing on City's motion was held on 3/19/2026; it was denied by Order on 3/27/2026. Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney's Fees was filed on 2/25/2026 and hearing was set for 4/2/2026; however, the Court took the attorneys' fees motion under submission on the briefs and without argument, and vacated the hearing by order of 3/27/2026.
According to Proof
C 22-05196 James Earl Lindsey v. Santa Rosa Police Officer Jason Jucutan
Active - Pleadings 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; City's Motion to dismiss was filed on 10/30/2025 but was vacated on Court's Order granting Plaintiff leave to file a Second Amended Complaint; Second Amended Complaint filed on 2/17/25. Stay of the case was lifted on 3/3/2026 and City is awaiting Judge's screening and court order authorizing service of the Second Amended Complaint, which will establish and trigger City's responsive pleading deadline.
Unknown
WRIT OF MANDATE
25CV06089 CORNERSTONE COMMUNITIES II, LLC, a California limited liability company, v. THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA, and DOES 1 through 1-10, inclusive
Active - Pleadings Writ of Mandate Plaintiff Cornerstone Communities II, LLC filed a Writ of Mandate and/or Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief requesting the Court set aside Council's actions taken on 07/08/2025 in exercising the City's Call Notice Rights pursuant to the Purchase and Sale for Future Infill
Development Agreement for 410 B Street.
On 9/17/2025, City was served with Plaintiff's summons and Writ of Mandate and/or Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief; City filed a demurrer and Cross- Complaint on 11/24/2025; Plaintiff filed and served an Amended Complaint removing Writ of Mandate causes of action on 03/02/2026; Hearing on City's demurrer was vacated; City filed an Answer to the First Amended Complaint on 03/04/2026; Initial Case Management Conference originally set for 1/29/2026 was continued to 06/11/2026.
Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
26CV00347 Amy E. Thorstad v. City of Santa Rosa Active - Pleadings Writ of Mandate Petition for Writ of Mandate seeking judicial review of a decision upholding a citation and associated penalties for an unpermitted Short-Term Rental.
Petition for Writ of Administrative Mandate and Request for Stay of Enforcement filed on 01/26/2026; City's Answer was filed on 02/25/2026; Case Management Conference is scheduled for 05/28/2026.
According to Proof
26CV01041 GORDON N. BALL, INC., a California corporation, Petitioner, vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, a public entity,
Respondent. GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
INC., a California corporation; DOES 1-10, inclusive,
Real Party of Interest
Active - Pleadings Writ of Mandate Petition for Writ of Mandate filed by bidder Gordan N. Ball, Inc. challenging the City's contract award related to
construction of the Route 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian
Overcrossing project.
Summons and Petition for Writ of Mandate served on 02/27/2026; Petitioner filed an Application for Preliminary Injunction or Alternative Writ on 03/09/2026 which is pending a hearing date; Petitioner filed an Ex Parte shortening time on hearing which was granted by the Court and briefing schedule changed; Petitioner's Opening Brief was filed on 4/3/2026 and City's responsive brief was filed on 04/13/2026; Hearing on the Writ Petition is set for 5/20/2026; Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for 07/21/2026.
Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
Case Number Full Case Name Status Category Case Description Case Notes Amount Claimed Dismissed Date Settled Date Settlement Details LITIGATION AS OF APRIL 30, 2026
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 was filed on 10/20/2025; Petitioner's Reply Brief was filed on 1/20/2026 and the matter is fully briefed; oral argument was held on 4/14/2026; Order in favor of the City and affirming the trial court judgment was entered on 4/17/2026 by Court of Appeal.
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