The temporary restraining order obtained by Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos against a Napa winery executive in June has been resolved and lifted following a settlement between the parties involved.

Ramos had secured the restraining order against Debra Dommen, vice president for government and industry affairs at Treasury Wine Estates, on June 28. The removal of the order was authorized by Napa County Judge Joseph J. Solga, after representatives for both Dommen and Ramos declared on Thursday that they had come to an understanding.

In her request for the restraining order, Ramos claimed that Dommen disclosed a confidential document related to a child welfare investigation involving Ramos and her oldest daughter. Ramos contended this act was designed to dissuade public support for her during the March county supervisors election, which she ultimately won.

The agreement prohibits Dommen from sharing or distributing the letter, along with other stipulations. Additionally, she needed to give a sworn statement on Thursday.

Dommen’s lawyer, Kevin Block, expressed that his client is glad that the matter has concluded.

“We all lose when elected officials leverage legal action to target their political adversaries,” stated Block.

Stephen Montagna, representing Ramos, mentioned that Dommen’s statement is crucial “to safeguard the family’s privacy and hold accountable those who violated it.”

Montagna highlighted that the core of the case was to protect the privacy of Ms. Ramos and her children, ensuring that any continued distribution of legally confidential information by others was legally prevented. He emphasized the damaging effects of such actions on Ramos and her children.

“The harmful act carried out by Ms. Dommen against Supervisor Ramos and her children was condemnable,” Montagna expressed in his communication with The Press Democrat on Friday. He criticized certain members of the Napa community for aiding Ms. Dommen despite knowing the sensitive and confidential nature of the information concerning minor children.

For further details, contact Staff Writer Edward Booth at 707-521-5281 or edward.booth@pressdemocrat.com.