In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Lucy Bassett Andrews has filed a lawsuit against defendants Douglas Andrews and W. Trent Steele. The case (ID: 502024CA003208XXXAMB Div: AG) was filed on April 5, 2024. The complaint revolves around an action for replevin and conversion of a dollhouse valued over $700,000.
The plaintiff, Bassett Andrews, is an elderly resident of Martin County, Florida. The defendants, Andrews and Steele, are residents of Palm Beach County where the disputed property is located. The unique dollhouse at the center of this dispute features art by celebrated artists such as Cy Twombly and Julian Schnabel and has been displayed at museums including the Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach.
Bassett Andrews alleges that Andrews and Steele have wrongfully taken control of the dollhouse and refused to return it despite her demands. The estimated value of the dollhouse ranges between $700,000 and $7 million due to its irreplaceable nature.
Bassett Andrews seeks judgment in her favor for the return of the dollhouse or entry of a judgment for actual damages she has sustained as a result of the conduct of Andrews and Steele. She also seeks recovery for attorney’s fees and costs incurred in connection with this action. Her legal representation is provided by Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo.