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 contended that the artwork was taken from his grandfather, Oscar Stettiner, during WWII. Nonetheless, in 2012, after Defendants tried to have the case dropped, Maestracci's lawyers withdrew their claim.