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MOTION TO DISMISS SUIT SEEKING RETURN OF A PAINTING ALLEGEDLY LOOTED BY THE NAZI-OCCUPIED FRENCH GOVERNMENT DURING WORLD WAR II PROPERLY DENIED (FIRST DEPT).

The First Department determined defendants’ motion to dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds was properly denied. The suit seeks the return of a painting allegedly looted by the Nazi-occupied French government:

In weighing the relevant factors, the court correctly observed that plaintiff and several defendants maintained residences in New York … . Although defendants suggest that France is the more appropriate forum, they also argued below, and submitted expert affidavits in support of the position, that this action would be time-barred in that jurisdiction, an important factor to consider … . This Court observes that retaining this action would not be particularly burdensome; New York has previously entertained actions concerning Nazi looting of art during World War II … . That the originals of some documents are located abroad does not require dismissal, and it is noted that the key documents have already been translated for the court… . In light of the foregoing, defendants failed to meet their heavy burden of establishing that the action should be dismissed on forum non conveniens grounds … . Gowen v Helly Nahmad Gallery, Inc., 2019 NY Slip Op 01350, First Dept 2-26-19

 

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