Trader Joe's Co. v. Progressive Campaigns, Inc.

Opinion

HAERLE, J.

I. Introduction

Appellants attempted to obtain signatures for initiative petitions from individuals patronizing the Trader Joe’s store in Santa Rosa. Trader Joe’s objected and halted the petitioning activity being conducted in front of its store entrance. In its subsequent trespass action, Trader Joe’s obtained a preliminary injunction banning appellants from soliciting signatures at the Santa Rosa Trader Joe’s during the pendency of this action. Appellants appeal that preliminary injunction order. The primary issue on appeal is whether the state constitutional right to engage…