What began as a 911 call from a Roseville nail salon is ending with a $900,000 bill for the city after a woman said she was injured by police during the 2021 encounter. The payout is set to resolve both federal and state civil claims brought by the woman and her son, who allege the incident left her with a traumatic brain injury and lingering neurological symptoms. The settlement follows private negotiations and a flurry of recent court filings that have pushed the years-long case toward closure.
According to federal court records on Justia, the parties agreed to a gross settlement of $900,000. On March 5, a judge granted an unopposed ex parte application to approve a minor’s compromise and directed the defendants to prepare settlement drafts within 30 days and file dispositional documents within 45 days. That order sets the timetable for distributing funds and closing the case once the minor’s portion is signed off.
The lawsuit stems from a Feb. 21, 2021 call to 911 from Profile Nail Salon in Roseville, where officers confronted the woman after she requested help. The complaint alleges that one officer “slammed her head” to the ground during the encounter. The federal suit names Officers Dean Riano, Seth Addington and Christopher Ciampa and describes chronic neurological problems, severe headaches and extreme chest pain that the plaintiffs link to the incident, as reported by The Sacramento Bee.
Plaintiffs’ attorney Dale Galipo said, “we are pleased with the settlement and hopeful that this provides some sense of justice and closure for our clients,” while city spokeswoman Erin Dunlay noted that “while we have signed a settlement agreement, the case is still active pending the court’s approval of a minor’s compromise.” The city has not yet released further information on how the $900,000 will be divided between the woman and her son.
Settlement Timeline And Court Steps
Court records show the case did not reach resolution quickly. The parties participated in a settlement conference with a magistrate judge on Nov. 7, 2025, and the plaintiffs followed up with an ex parte application in January 2026 seeking approval of the minor’s share of the deal. Judge Dena Coggins issued a March order summarizing where the settlement stood and what procedural steps were required next, according to an order posted by Leagle.
Who Was Named And Where They Are Now
The original federal complaint listed Officers Dean Riano, Seth Addington and Christopher Ciampa as defendants. Court filings indicate that the plaintiffs later voluntarily dismissed Addington and Ciampa from the case on June 13, 2025.
The Roseville Police Department’s staff directory currently shows Seth Addington working in investigations and Lieutenant Chris Ciampa serving as the department’s public information officer, according to the Roseville Police Department. City officials have said that Dean Riano is no longer employed by the city and that no employees were disciplined over the 2021 incident.
What The Settlement Means Legally
The proposed agreement would wrap up all claims brought by the woman and her son against the defendants. Even so, the district court has a separate obligation to scrutinize any recovery involving a minor. Before the file can be closed, the judge must determine that the minor’s share of the settlement is fair and reasonable.
In doing so, the court cited Ninth Circuit standards for reviewing minor settlements and instructed the parties to explain and justify how the proposed funds would be distributed, according to records on Justia.
City records obtained by reporters show that Roseville signed a settlement agreement in 2025. With the court’s timetable now in place, the remaining work is largely administrative unless someone asks the judge to change course. Under the order, the parties must again prepare drafts reflecting the gross settlement proceeds within 30 days and file dispositional documents within 45 days, an administrative schedule summarized by Leagle.
