Taking things to court
Even though the Department of Environmental Protection refused to share details, some people would not give up until they got the answer they wanted. Eventually, they found the name of someone who might be responsible for taking down Pedals.
John H. DeFilippo soon became the center of a harassment campaign that led to legal action. The hunter filed a lawsuit against several people, accusing them of invading his privacy and damaging his reputation. The case is still pending.