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Orlando Museum of Art, Inc. v. De Groft, et al.

Orlando Museum of Art, Inc. v. De Groft, et al., No. 2023-CA-014410-O (Orange Cty. Ct. Aug. 14, 2023), filed.

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The Orlando Museum of Art files a lawsuit against former Executive Director Aaron De Groft and multiple art owners, including Pierce O'Donnell, over inauthentic Basquiat paintings. The museum alleges conspiracy, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract against De Groft and the owners. The lawsuit claims significant financial and reputational dmages for the museum...

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