Marilyn Monroe’s final home at centre of lawsuit against City of Los Angeles
A California couple is suing Los Angeles after the city blocked the demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s former home, declaring it a historic monument.Summary
A California couple is suing the City of Los Angeles after the city blocked their plans to demolish Marilyn Monroe's former home, declaring it a historic-cultural monument. The homeowners, Brinah Milstein and Roy Bank, purchased the property for $11 million in 2023 with the intention of redeveloping the site. However, after the City Council voted to designate the property a landmark in June 2024, the owners claim their demolition plans were effectively killed. They argue that the designation has turned their private property into a public monument without compensation, leaving them unable to use, repair, or sell the property. The lawsuit, filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation, alleges that the city's decision constitutes an unconstitutional taking under the Fifth Amendment. The city has moved to dismiss the case, arguing that the owners knew about the property's potential for landmarking before purchasing it.
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