EFTA Document EFTA01360321

rdc Entity In the suit, Picard is seeking nearly $200 million to be returned to Bernard Madoffs victims. In July, Picard sued Bernard Madoffs wife, Ruth, seeking $45 million. Picard also filed a lawsuit against philanthropists Jeffry and Barbara Picower in May. In the lawsuit, Picard accuses the Picowers of knowing about and benefiting from the fraud. Bernard and Ruth Madoff have been forced to forfeit multiple homes. yachts, cars and other trappings of their lavish lifestyle to the govem