Model Loses $2.1M in Luxury Heist at Upscale L.A. Apartment

Model and musician Natalia Barulich has initiated legal action against an upscale Los Angeles apartment complex, alleging a security failure led to a devastating burglary. Barulich claims she was guaranteed a secure living environment at the 8500 Burton Way building, which features round-the-clock security and controlled access, after paying approximately $12,000 per month.

While Barulich was traveling internationally in October 2025, burglars reportedly infiltrated her unit, making off with over $2.1 million worth of designer handbags, jewelry, and watches. The lawsuit asserts that the suspects moved undetected through the building, using an elevator for an extended period before reaching her floor and subsequently escaping via the garage.

Barulich contends that the building's security measures, including cameras and door locks, failed comprehensively. She further alleges that management hindered her investigation post-burglary and sought to impose a non-disparagement clause for her to terminate her lease. Access logs reportedly showed building security entering her unit without authorization during her absence, and some staff expressed suspicion of an "inside job." Additionally, the building allegedly failed to disclose a prior burglary on the same floor before she moved in. She is seeking damages for negligence, emotional distress, and fraud.