L.A. Sued Over Marilyn Monroe House

The city is being sued over the demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s former home in the San Fernando Valley so that a five-unit condo can be built, the Los Angeles Times reports. But the complaint goes beyond the loss of a potential historic spot; the lawsuit argues that the Los Angeles City Council routinely backs any development project supported by the council member representing the district. Such allegedly hasty decision-making has gotten the city in trouble – such as the time the courts invalidated approvals for a Hollywood high-rise already occupied by tenants.