Washington National Opera Sues Kennedy Center Over $17M in Donations
The Washington National Opera (WNO) has filed a lawsuit against the Kennedy Center, alleging that the center failed to return more than $17 million in donations. This legal action follows the organizations' split earlier in the current year. The WNO's challenge references the Kennedy Center's status as a federally chartered entity and its affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution.
The Washington National Opera (WNO) recently initiated legal proceedings, filing a lawsuit on Thursday against the Kennedy Center.
The WNO claims that the Kennedy Center has not returned over $17 million in donations made to the opera organization. This dispute arises from the separation of the two entities, which occurred earlier this year.
In its legal challenge, the Washington National Opera has highlighted the Kennedy Center's standing as a federally chartered entity. The lawsuit also references the Kennedy Center's membership in the Smithsonian Institution as part of its argument.
According to The Hill, the WNO is seeking the return of these alleged unreturned funds.
