Marilyn Monroe House Legal Showdown: Owners, City and a Surprising Court Ruling

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News (2 / 1) 09.05.2026 02:54 / Julia

Judge dismisses takings claim

On May 6, Judge Percy Anderson dismissed the couple’s federal lawsuit against Los Angeles and Mayor Karen Bass, finding they failed to prove a viable takings claim or that the city authorized public access to the lot. The judge also noted the owners knew of the house’s historic link and local rules before buying.

What happens next?

The plaintiffs may file a revised complaint by the court’s deadline; their lawyers say they are preparing next steps and contend government limits on property value can require compensation under the Fifth Amendment.

Marilyn Monroe’s connection

Marilyn Monroe lived briefly in the house in 1962 after separating from Arthur Miller and was found dead there that August at age 36; officials listed acute barbiturate poisoning and chloral hydrate on the coroner’s report, ruling the death an overdose and 'probable suicide.'