Legal Dispute Over Hermès Inheritance
November 14, 2026
Nicolas Puech, heir to Hermès, accuses LVMH and Bernard Arnault of the disappearance of shares worth $9 billion. A French judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation of Puech to determine if he is vulnerable to financial exploitation. Puech has filed a $14 billion lawsuit against LVMH. The case relates to past transactions involving Puech's late manager and secret agreements with LVMH. The situation is evolving into a highly publicized business war worth billions.