The homeowners filed suit against L.A. and mayor Karen Bass over an alleged “unconstitutional taking” of their property in January
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- The couple attempting to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former Los Angeles home were just dealt a major setback in court
- A federal judge dismissed the homeowners’ lawsuit claiming the city committed an “unconstitutional taking” of their private residential property
- The couple argued the historical designation caused increased tourism and security issues at the Brentwood residence
- The judge allowed the couple to refile their complaint, with a deadline set for May 26
The couple attempting to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s one-time Los Angeles home where she died were dealt a major setback in federal court.
On Wednesday, May 6, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit brought by Brinah Milstein and her husband Roy Bank alleging the City of Los Angeles and mayor Karen Bass committed an “unconstitutional taking” of their private residential property. The owners claim L.A. took their single-family Brentwood residence “without any public purpose or just compensation” through the use of the city’s “Historic Cultural Monument” ordinance.
The couple claim, per the suit, they purchased the property in 2023 for $8.35 million “with the clear intent of demolishing the dilapidated structure on the property.” They claim to have spent an additional $30,000 to secure the proper demolition and grading permits — which the city initially approved.
However, on Sept. 8, 2023, the City Council approved a motion, allegedly “without any notice” to the owners, to consider the property for historical designation. The complaint says the motion was ultimately approved on June 26, 2024, against the wishes of the homeowners…