Civil Litigation
Oct. 11, 2018
9th Circuit clarifies statute of limitations for stolen artwork
Victims of art theft, beware. If you think you know who stole your painting — even if you don’t know its whereabouts — don’t wait to file your lawsuit.
Kimberly Almazan
Special Counsel
Withersworldwide
Email: kimberly.almazan@withersworldwide.com
Kimberly concentrates on general and complex civil litigation, art law, environmental litigation, and trade secret matters in state and federal courts throughout California.
Victims of art theft, beware. If you think you know who stole your painting -- even if you don't know its whereabouts -- don't wait to file your lawsuit. That's the lesson learned from a recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision: G&G Productions LLC v. Rusic, 2018 DJDAR 8681 (9th Cir. Aug. 29, 2018).
The 9th Circuit clarified the statute of limitations framework as it applies to artwork theft, ...
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