Living near David Copperfield hasn't been exactly a magical experience for other residents of a luxury Manhattan condo building, according to a lawsuit filed by the board of the Galleria Condominium. The lawsuit filed this week alleges that the magician "trashed" the two-level penthouse unit before abandoning it in 2018, allowing it to fall into a "state of utter disrepair" so severe that it is a safety risk to neighbors, the of London reports. Among the lawsuit's claims, per : "Copperfield's motivation to trash his own apartment and permit it to decay is entirely unclear, especially when he still owns the Unit and is marketing it for sale," the lawsuit states.
per . The board's lawsuit is seeking at least $2.5 million to cover damage to other units and the building's elevator.
It is also seeking punitive damages and legal fees. "This is a simple insurance claim," a rep for the 67-year-old magician said. "This is a court matter and will be handled in court.
" The rep said photos included in the lawsuit showing moldy carpets and peeling walls "don't reflect the current state of the apartment." (More stories.).