Legal Opinion
Kirby v. Wildenstein
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided February 24, 1992No. 89 Civ. 1418 (LBS)PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SAND, District Judge.
Plaintiff Roger Kirby has brought this diversity action against Daniel Wildenstein and the Fondation Wildenstein (together “Wildenstein”) alleging the tort of product disparagement. Presently before us is Wil-denstein’s motion for summary judgment. For the reasons discussed below, Wilden-stein’s motion is granted.
Background
A. Factual History.
Plaintiff is the owner of a painting entitled “La Rue de la Paix” (hereinafter the “Painting”) painted by the nineteenth century French artist Jean Beraud. Defendant Daniel Wildenstein is a world-renowned art expert and…
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