Democratic Socialists of America Wins $5.2 Million Estate Award in Professor's Will Dispute
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 1
Democratic Socialists of America Wins $5.2 Million Estate Award in Professor's Will Dispute
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 1
Summary
$5.2 million was awarded to the Democratic Socialists of America after a judge ruled it was the successor to a defunct left-wing group named in NYU professor David Greenberg's will.
The dispute centered on Greenberg's retirement account, which directed assets to the New American Movement or any successor; nephew Martin Hecht argued DSA lacked the proper legal standing and that NYU failed its fiduciary duty.
The case, filed by Hecht in April 2025 and decided Monday, covered most of Greenberg's wealth, while a separate $1.3 million account passed to his estate without dispute.
That windfall is nearly a full year of DSA revenue and arrives as the group expands its political reach through recent primary victories and a claimed membership of 120,000.