Case Study: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden secures Ndume’s return with Taft Law

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden returns Ndume in 100 days with Taft Law

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden faced a challenge when The Gorilla Foundation refused to honor a loan agreement and return Ndume, a gorilla, after his companion passed away. The Zoo turned to Taft Law to help litigate the matter and ensure the critically important animal loan agreement was enforced.

Taft Law successfully represented the Zoo in federal court, securing a summary judgment victory just 100 days after filing the complaint. The Taft team coordinated with international primate experts and negotiated a transfer agreement, resulting in Ndume's safe return to the Zoo. This complete victory for the Zoo, achieved by Taft Law, protected the future of animal loan agreements essential for the care of endangered species.

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