Stamford resident Robert Bonoff was handed an “I Voted” sticker on election day, and promptly ruined a suede coat by placing the sticker on it. He’s asked the city to pay to replace the coat, and, so far, the city has said no. (AP, Apr. 7).

Update: A reader expressed skepticism because of the similarity to a “Curb Your Enthusiasm” episode, but a more detailed Stamford Advocate piece shows it’s for real. “Bonoff said poll workers, who are paid by the city, should be given a list of fabrics that can be damaged by the stickers. … Bonoff said he is not going to give up until the city pays. ‘What’s $100? Big deal,’ he said. ‘They waste so much money anyway, why not give me a new jacket?'” (Donna Porstner, “A sticky situation”, Apr. 7).