Key Depositions Scheduled for November 14 in San Francisco's Tenderloin Lawsuit

San Francisco, CA – Key figures from two prominent non-profit organizations are slated for depositions on November 14, 2025, as part of the ongoing "Roe v. City and County of San Francisco" lawsuit. Court filings indicate that the head of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the leader of Hospitality House will provide testimony in the high-profile case.

According to a tweet from "bluoz," the deposition schedule for the lawsuit, filed on October 31, 2025, specifies: > "The deposition of Mr. Wilson is set for 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2025, and the deposition of Dr. TerMeer is set for 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025." This confirms that Randy Wilson, Executive Director of Hospitality House, and Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, are the individuals scheduled to be deposed.

The "Roe v. CCSF" lawsuit, initiated by residents and businesses in the Tenderloin neighborhood, alleges that the City and County of San Francisco has effectively created a "containment zone" for drug dealing and usage. Plaintiffs claim that the city's policies have led to dangerous, unsanitary, and inaccessible public spaces, significantly impacting their quality of life and business operations. The lawsuit, filed in March 2024, seeks injunctive and equitable relief rather than monetary damages.

Both the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Hospitality House operate within the Tenderloin, providing crucial services to vulnerable populations, including harm reduction programs and support for homeless individuals. The lawsuit's allegations include claims that the City pays "millions to organizations that the City knows distribute drug paraphernalia to addicts," suggesting a potential nexus between these organizations' activities and the plaintiffs' grievances regarding conditions in the neighborhood.

The upcoming depositions are expected to delve into the operational details, funding, and impact of these organizations' services within the Tenderloin, particularly how they interact with city policies and the overall environment described by the plaintiffs. This phase of discovery is critical as both sides gather information to support their arguments in the ongoing legal battle over the future of the Tenderloin. The case is proceeding through various stages, with motions to dismiss having been partially granted and denied, pushing the litigation towards a more in-depth examination of facts.