Maestracci claimed that the painting had been looted from his grandfather, Oscar Stettiner, during World War II. In 2012, after Defendants moved to dismiss, Maestracci’s counsel withdrew that complaint.
Maestracci maintained that the artwork was stolen from his grandfather, Oscar Stettiner, during WWII. However, in 2012, after Defendants attempted to dismiss the case, Maestracci's lawyers dropped their allegations.