Kim Kardashian Faces Legal Trouble Over Furniture Claims
Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit from the foundation honouring artist Donald Judd over allegedly misrepresenting furniture pieces as original works by the artist. The Kim Kardashian brand is being accuse of promoting furniture as authentic Donald Judd designs without proper verification.
The Judd Foundation, which preserves the work and memory of artist Donald Judd. Filed a lawsuit against Kardashian and the furniture company Clements Design this week. In a 2022 office tour video viewed over 3.7 million times, Kim Kardashian showed off dining tables and chairs in her SKKN business office. Claiming they were “Donald Judd tables” and part of his unique furniture designs. However, the foundation alleges these pieces were not authentic works by Judd.
The Alleged Furniture Fraud
The foundation’s lawsuit claims Kardashian misled viewers by labeling the furniture as original Donald Judd pieces. When they were not verified designs from the artist. As the guardian of Judd’s artistic legacy, the foundation wants to prevent any misrepresentation of his work. If found liable, Kim Kardashian and Clements Design could face legal consequences for improper promotion and false branding. Both parties are name as defendants in the case.
While Kim Kardashian’s team has not publicly commented on the lawsuit. The incriminating office tour video has deleted from her social channels. The foundation will pursue full compensation in court if their allegations are proven true. This legal drama highlights the importance of proper verification for high-value artistic works and the liability of public figures promoting merchandise.