A lawsuit between a longtime Ventura County congressman and a university over a center named after him has been settled.
The Elton and Janice Gallegly Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement was established on the California Lutheran University campus in 2018. The center's goal was to foster civil discourse, offer a forum for speakers, and support the next generation of leaders with scholarships.
It's part of the university's library, and includes papers and a replica of the congressman's Washington, D.C. office.
However, with space limited, the university announced plans to remove the replica to make more room for additional documents. The Galleglys sued, claiming the university had failed to live up to some of the Center's goals and questioned some of its financial aspects. The university denied the claims and provided financial information from independent audits.
In a joint statement, the Galleglys and the University announced they've settled the dispute. Elton Gallegly said he's grateful for the mutual goodwill that led to the settlement and has confidence in CLU's leadership.
Cal Lutheran President John Nunes said the university is excited about a renewed focus on the center so it can realize its potential as a resource for dialogue on important issues.
Details of the settlement weren't released.
Gallegly served as a congressman representing parts of Ventura County for more than a quarter of a century until he retired in 2013.
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