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Saugus cafe saga continues in court 

Saugus cafe saga continues in court 
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Source: The Signal
Date: 08/13/2026 5:59pm

Article Summary:
**Saugus Cafe Ownership Dispute Heads Back to Court in November**
A lawsuit over the ownership and operation of the historic Saugus Cafe is expected to return to court in November. The Mercado family alleges that Louise Arklin and North Valley Construction wrongfully forced them out, changed the locks and misappropriated the restaurant’s name and goodwill; the defendants dispute the family’s ownership claims.

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