The Museum was designed to be open to everyone, without regard to their financial circumstances -- a public library of art and culture to enrich the lives of the citizenry. But instead, the Museum has been converted into an elite tourist attraction.
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 15, 2012
Press Conference Scheduled 11/15/12 at 1:30 PM (Weiss & Hiller, PC, 600 Madison Avenue)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has been sued for allegedly charging unlawful admission fees and committing consumer fraud, according to a 44-page complaint (Docket No. 158002/2012) filed with the New York State Supreme Court yesterday. The Complaint asks for an injunction, attorney's fees and other relief. The full complaint is available as an attachment to this release.
Contact: Michael S. Hiller (212) 319-4000; (646) 408-5995
Patricia Nicholson (212) 794-8681; (917) 597-2283
Arnold M. Weiss (212) 319-4000; (917) 658-1409