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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Marilyn Monroe Home Monument

5/11/2026

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Federal judge dismissed Roy Bank and Brinah Milstein's lawsuit against Los Angeles over the historic-cultural monument designation of Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home.
They bought the 1929 Spanish bungalow for $8.35 million in 2023, obtained demolition permits, and faced a city monument designation in 2024 that blocked demolition.
They argue the designation is an unconstitutional taking and seek compensation, while the city says it can order repairs, barricades and charge the owners.

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Federal judge dismissed Roy Bank and Brinah Milstein's lawsuit against Los Angeles over the historic-cultural monument designation of Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home.
They bought the 1929 Spanish bungalow for $8.35 million in 2023, obtained demolition permits, and faced a city monument designation in 2024 that blocked demolition.
They argue the designation is an unconstitutional taking and seek compensation, while the city says it can order repairs, barricades and charge the owners.