Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena—current name of the art institution once known as Pasadena Art Museum; its custody includes Nazi-looted 16th‑century paintings under legal dispute; ongoing restitution questions
Lawsuits have been filed to recover artworks seized during the Nazi era. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and Marei von Saher pursue two Cranach paintings and Mengele-era watercolors, arguing for restitution as new state and federal laws enable claims. Museums say titles are secure and will remain on display.