On Nov. 4, 2014, plaintiff Raul Barajas and his wife, plaintiff Elva Barajas, were at home in Rohnert Park when three officers with the Rohnert Park Police Department arrived to conduct a search. When officers David Rodriguez and Matthew Snodgrass came to the front door, Mr. Barajas answered and asked to see their warrant. While they were talking, officer Jacy Tatum entered the home through the back with his gun drawn. All three officers eventually came into the house and conducted a warrantless search of the entire house. The Barajases sued Tatum, Rodriguez, Snodgrass and the officers’ employer, the city of Rohnert Park. The Barajases alleged that the officers’ actions constituted negligence, an invasion of privacy, and an unreasonable search in violation of their Fourth Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution and California Constitution. Defense counsel argued that the search was a lawful, routine probation search., Mr. and Ms. Barajas claimed that they suffered from emotional distress as a result of the invasion of privacy and unlawful search. The Barajases sought recovery of damages for their emotional pain and suffering, violation of their constitutional rights, and invasion of privacy. They also sought recovery of punitive damages.