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    Who claimed over $50 million in insurance because of a misplaced elbow and why?

    Question #116228. Asked by gmackematix. (Jul 23 10 10:54 PM)


    Datsmeharse

    		Steve Wynn, when he accidentally damaged a Picasso of his, "La Reve", with his elbow while gesturing to guests:
    http://www.legalzoom.com/lawsuits-settlements/more-litigation/elbow-meets-picasso-who-pays

    Jul 24 10, 2:22 AM
    gmackematix

    		Yay, DMH. "La Reve" means 'the dream' and this dream was accidentally punctured in 2006 by its owner, who was wildly gesticulating nearer to the painting than he realised thanks to a problem with his peripheral vision. He seems to have since taken it in good humour judging by this clip from 60 minutes:
    http://cnettv.cnet.com/steve-wynn-poking-hole-picasso/9742-1_53-50070509.html

    Incidentally, Wynn was also the owner of the world's most expensive Turner painting, until the record was broken (like an old Picasso) in July 2010.

    Jul 27 10, 8:04 PM

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