Kim Kardashian slammed as she’s slapped with lawsuit for showcasing fake Donald Judd furniture

The Judd Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to the legacy of artist Donald Judd, sued Kim Kardashian
UPDATED MAR 28, 2024
Kim Kardashian was sued for flaunting knockoff Donald Judd furniture (Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian was sued for flaunting knockoff Donald Judd furniture (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kim Kardashian was sued after a now-deleted 2022 video of hers reportedly showed her flaunting her fake Donald Judd furniture at her Skkn by Kim's office.

In the clip, the mother-of-four was heard saying, “If you guys are furniture people — because I've really gotten into furniture lately — these Donald Judd tables are really amazing and totally blend in with the seats," reports Reuters.

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Judd Foundation sues Kim Kardashian and Clements Design

On Wednesday, March 27, the Judd Foundation, a non-profit organization responsible for protecting and caring for artist Donald Judd’s work, filed a lawsuit against Kim.

The papers have been filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California. Clements Design, who designed Kim's furniture, has also been included as a co-defendant in the lawsuit.


 
 
 
 
 
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"The Judd Foundation in its documents submitted to the court accused Clements Design of "trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, and false endorsement." It also alleged that Kim publicized "that fake furniture as being authentic DONALD JUDD furniture even when she knew that it was not genuine."

The papers also noted, “Consumers are likely to believe Judd Foundation and the Donald Judd brand are connected or affiliated with, or otherwise sponsored or endorsed Ms Kardashian.”

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The lawsuit further says, “Judd Foundation categorically prohibits customers from using purchased Donald Judd furniture for marketing and promotional purposes.”

Megan Bannigan, the foundation's lawyer, said, “It is lower quality than Donald Judd’s furniture. We don’t want to be mixed up with Kim Kardashian. We respect what she does, but we don’t want to be involved with this,” The New York Times reports. 

Clements Design slams the lawsuit against Kim Kardashian

Though Kim has not shared any statement following the lawsuit, Clements Design has defended itself by saying that its designs feature “obvious key differences” from Judd's work.

The West Hollywood-based company also asserted that the foundation’s allegations “have absolutely no merit," as reported by The Cut.

Kim Kardashian getting sued gets mixed reactions

Meanwhile, many people have reacted online after the lawsuit was brought against Kim.

A Facebook user wrote, “Kardashians/Jenners they always stealing ideas.”

Another user commented, “Lord. Rich people problems.”

One user mocked the reality star saying, “Kim is a liar. I hope they sue the crap out of her.”

However, a fan of Kim came out in support, “Tarnished his name?? Wouldn’t it have made it more popular?? I didn't and wouldn’t know who he was if it wasn’t for Kim…”

Another one noted, “Guess the word ‘inspired’ was missing out the convo. Oh well. Let's sue a rich person. What can I think of to sue now.”

A user sarcastically stated, “Sounds like Donald Judd didn’t leave his family much money. This is broke people's activities.”

“Maybe she was duped by a dupe,” a person remarked.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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