Store Settles Suit Over Right to Gather Signatures in Parking Lot
Ending a lawsuit over a petitioner’s right to gather signatures in a supermarket parking lot, the Vons Cos. settled out of court Friday and agreed to pay a man $25,000.
Altadena resident Arthur Logullo, 60, sued Vons and an individual store manager for false arrest last year after a South Pasadena Vons store manager made a citizen’s arrest and called the police, charging that Logullo was trespassing while collecting ballot measure signatures in front of the store.
Logullo’s attorney, Dale L. Gronemeier, said he is pleased with the settlement, but his client--who expected $60,000--is less enthusiastic about it.
“We could have pushed this further,” Logullo said.
Vons officials verified the amount but would not comment on the settlement.
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