[ Pretrial Discussion Closed ] AEG files summary judgment motion to dismiss Katherine's lawsuit

[Victory22]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

yeah and Katherine stayed married to him for over 60 years.. two peas in a pod. People give her a pass but she's just like him that's why they are still 'together'. Mike died and two days later his father is at the BET awards hawking blue ray dvds and his new music label. That tells you what he's about.

And his birth mother let's her sons killer off the hook with only 2 years in jail and makes it possible for said killer to make money off slandering her son dead! She'd rather strong arm AEG for billions to assure financal security for her helpless, pitiful, pathetic, grown, lazy, greedy self entitled, jealous, delusional, mean spirited cubs! I am so damn mad!!!!

 

[Bubs]

@Ivy,

I'm like a dog with bone, I cannot let this go before I'm certain of something.

I remember reading it somewhere that Katherine does not pay for lawyers in this case, so their fees doesn't come from MJ's estate. I was still looking into where did I read it, but couldn't find the article, but I found this from Katherine's lawyer's website:
Contingency Fees
At Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, we believe in our clients and their cases. Because of this, the firm works on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients owe no attorney’s fees and will not be required to pay any costs until a recovery is obtained for the client in the case.
http://www.psblaw.com/about-us.html#contingency

Wouldn't that mean that if they win, they take their share from winnings, and if they lose, tough luck?

About amount of money Katherine asked in last estate's accounting:
"Katherine is asking for onetime payment of $205,401 to cover her professional fees occurred in 2011. Katherine is also asking for additional $34,700 per month to pay for her accountant and lawyers as well as to cover the expenses of family house in Gary Indiana and a residence in Las Vegas. Estate is asking the judge to allow this onetime payment and monthly increase."

Didn't Katherine change lawyers at sometime, Burt Levitch to Adam Streisand, or Streisand to Sanders? That 205,401 could that be a last billing from Streisand or Levitch before they parted ways?
The monthly increase 34,700 could be that she needed to pay Ribeira too as K added her to her ever growing group of lawyers. Also, I think Randy(for sure) and possibly other siblings use the same lawyers, but billing it sent to Katherine.
Those extra amounts just look very small for amount of lawyers that are working for her.


It would be absolutely disgusting if Michael's estate have to pay a penny when Michael gets trashed by both sides:angry:

 

[elusive moonwalker]

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Wouldn't that mean that if they win, they take their share from winnings, and if they lose, tough luck?
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in the uk they are called no win no fee but i think sometimes the plaintiff has to take out some kind of insurance policy that will cover the lawyers fees if they dont win.

 

[Bubs]

It's scary to see how brutally cruel he can be on tv. I can't imagine how worst he could be in private.

I remember when there were rumors of body doubles used in TII, and Joe himself said it wasn't Michael, but yet it didn't stop him to doing this:
"Fashion Designer Bian Variani, in collaboration with LVH magazine, Brenden Theatres and Seven&Company, is offering a $3,000 “Platinum VIP” package culminating in a screening of This Is It in Vegas on Oct. 27. It’s highlighted (if you will) by a “private dinner with Mr. Joseph Jackson,” who will pose for photos and autograph copies of his book, Joseph Jackson: Man in the Mirror, Father of the First Family of Music, which will be handed out as part of the package. The hotel’s comped as well. After the film, Joe will “thank the viewers and the fans for watching his son’s movie with him,” and host an opening night party at Palms Casino Resort’s Moon nightclub, featuring, of course, the music of Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. (10/14a"


Anyways,, I'm not so sure anymore that Joe is the worst one in that family.

 

[ivy]

@Ivy,

I'm like a dog with bone, I cannot let this go before I'm certain of something.

I remember reading it somewhere that Katherine does not pay for lawyers in this case, so their fees doesn't come from MJ's estate. I was still looking into where did I read it, but couldn't find the article, but I found this from Katherine's lawyer's website:
Contingency Fees
At Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, we believe in our clients and their cases. Because of this, the firm works on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients owe no attorney’s fees and will not be required to pay any costs until a recovery is obtained for the client in the case.
http://www.psblaw.com/about-us.html#contingency

Wouldn't that mean that if they win, they take their share from winnings, and if they lose, tough luck?

About amount of money Katherine asked in last estate's accounting:
"Katherine is asking for onetime payment of $205,401 to cover her professional fees occurred in 2011. Katherine is also asking for additional $34,700 per month to pay for her accountant and lawyers as well as to cover the expenses of family house in Gary Indiana and a residence in Las Vegas. Estate is asking the judge to allow this onetime payment and monthly increase."

Didn't Katherine change lawyers at sometime, Burt Levitch to Adam Streisand, or Streisand to Sanders? That 205,401 could that be a last billing from Streisand or Levitch before they parted ways?
The monthly increase 34,700 could be that she needed to pay Ribeira too as K added her to her ever growing group of lawyers. Also, I think Randy(for sure) and possibly other siblings use the same lawyers, but billing it sent to Katherine.
Those extra amounts just look very small for amount of lawyers that are working for her.


It would be absolutely disgusting if Michael's estate have to pay a penny when Michael gets trashed by both sides:angry:

It would seem like they only get paid when they win but check 2nd Estate accounting

On it at page 44 it says

Attorney fees - pursuant to court order (Guardianship and Mrs. Jackson) and lists

law offices of goodman and metz - $71, 818.44
diane m goodman - $81,991.67
rosenfeld myer susman llp - $29,041. 36
ribera law firm - $50,000 and $ 1,058.00
totaling $233,911.17

according to this Ribeira is already being paid by MJ Estate. rosenfeld myer susman is the law firm of Levitch. the first ones are the guardianship hearing.

Remember the accounting documents are delayed, which means the second accounting ends at December 2011. But from the looks of it Katherine's probate lawyers are already being paid by MJ Estate.

I mean I cannot say it for certain if Estate is paying Katherine's AEG lawyers or not but it certainly doesn't look like the additional money is for the probate attorneys.

 

[Bubs]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

Thanks, I didn't check whether there was a more detailed breakdown of costs.

None of these have nothing to do with AEG case, except PS and SR as legal councils to K.
law offices of goodman and metz - $71, 818.44 - Kids guardianship issues
diane m goodman - $81,991.67 - Kids guardianship issues
rosenfeld myer susman llp - $29,041. 36 - see here http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2...-former-attorneys-sue-michael-jackson-estate/
ribera law firm - $50,000 and $ 1,058.00 - legal counsel for Katherine


"Remember the accounting documents are delayed, which means the second accounting ends at December 2011. But from the looks of it Katherine's probate lawyers are already being paid by MJ Estate."

The additional money could be for Perry Sanders? Didn't he come into picture before Ribeira (April 2011), but his law firm is not listed on that accounting.
Katherine sued AEG 2010, so if AEG lawyers from Brian Panish firm gets paid by the estate, wouldn't they have sent some bills to Katherine, and Katherine then directed them to her bottomless money pit.

I wonder if the estate will reply to me if I ask whether MJ has to pay for those lawyers

 

[ivy]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

Thanks, I didn't check whether there was a more detailed breakdown of costs.

None of these have nothing to do with AEG case, except PS and SR as legal councils to K.
law offices of goodman and metz - $71, 818.44 - Kids guardianship issues
diane m goodman - $81,991.67 - Kids guardianship issues
rosenfeld myer susman llp - $29,041. 36 - see here http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2...-former-attorneys-sue-michael-jackson-estate/
ribera law firm - $50,000 and $ 1,058.00 - legal counsel for Katherine


"Remember the accounting documents are delayed, which means the second accounting ends at December 2011. But from the looks of it Katherine's probate lawyers are already being paid by MJ Estate."

The additional money could be for Perry Sanders? Didn't he come into picture before Ribeira (April 2011), but his law firm is not listed on that accounting.
Katherine sued AEG 2010, so if AEG lawyers from Brian Panish firm gets paid by the estate, wouldn't they have sent some bills to Katherine, and Katherine then directed them to her bottomless money pit.

I wonder if the estate will reply to me if I ask whether MJ has to pay for those lawyers

I know none of the lawyers listed on the accounting has nothing to do with AEG case. My point was by the looks of it her probate lawyers are already being paid. It seems Ribera's fees and Levitch's normal fees ( not the fees when they were challenging the executors) were paid.

It's hard to say what the new legal expenses are for. It could be for the expenses of challenging executors, it could be for her personal lawyers that do her business deals or it could be for AEG lawyers. Who knows? Perhaps we can see it at the 3rd accounting.

It's just that this a really long and time consuming lawsuit. I'm having a hard time believing Katherine's lawyers - ranging on multiple law firms- are doing it for free with not even asking for costs.

 

[Bubs]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

It's just that this a really long and time consuming lawsuit. I'm having a hard time believing Katherine's lawyers - ranging on multiple law firms- are doing it for free with not even asking for costs.

I understand where you coming from.
By looking at their web site, they seems to be kind of ambulance chasers. Mostly their cases are similar to Katherine's, and it would make sense if they offered to take Katherine's case no win- no fee basis.
Maybe thats why they are asking that insane amount of 40 billion? Lots of lawyers needs their salary.

 

[Bubs]

Michael Jackson’s Oldest Son Prince Plans On Testifying At Wrongful Death Lawsuit Trial
Posted on Mar 15, 2013 @ 4:38AM | By Jen Heger


Michael Jackson‘s oldest son, Prince, plans on testifying at the wrongful death lawsuit trial of his superstar father, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

“Prince absolutely plans on testifying,” a family insider tells Radar. “His grandmother, Katherine, filed the lawsuit against AEG, which was the concert promoter for Michael’s comeback concerts that were scheduled to take place in London. Katherine contends that AEG was responsible for her son’s death because they were responsible for hiring Dr. Conrad Murray to be his physician.


“Prince very much wants to take the stand and plans to tell jurors about specific conversations he had with his father about AEG. Prince will also testify about the fateful day his father died, as he was an eyewitness to the efforts that were made to save his life. There are no plans for either Paris or Blanket to testify though.”

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Katherine suffered a huge legal setback this past week when a California court dismissed all of her claims against AEG and its president, Tim Leiweke.


Additionally, all but one of her claims against the remaining defendants were dismissed and the California Court of Appeals ordered Michael’s medical records unsealed.

Those remaining defendants have filed legal documents with the Court of Appeal in California to dismiss the one claim, on the question of whether AEG Live negligently hired Murray, Jackson’s long time personal physician.


As RadarOnline.com has previously reported, Murray was convicted in 2011 for the involuntary manslaughter death of Michael after administering a fatal dose of propofol to help the pop singer sleep. Murray hadn’t formally signed his employment contract with AEG at the time of Michael’s death.

If the case proceeds to trial on April 1, “jurors will be very interested in what Prince has to say. He is a very well spoken and intelligent young man,” the source said.


“When Michael was alive, he treated his oldest son as an adult. Michael consulted Prince on business decisions. Prince is extremely mature and considerate young man.”

http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/03/michael-jackson-son-prince-testify-wrongful-death-trial/

 

[Bubs]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

I sense desperation from Jackson's side if they have to bring in the kids.
So let the game begins. First they are going to parade Prince out there, soon enough we will be seeing "grieving" mother wearing black.

MJ consulted Prince with his business decisions? Who is this family source, Randy?

 

[LastTear]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

^^^^ Would his testimony be relevant if all that is left is negligent hiring?

 

[gerryevans]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

^^^^ Would his testimony be relevant if all that is left is negligent hiring?

That's the question for sure. Unless he is going to discuss contract details, I don't understand his relevance. If he's going to say MJ hated AEG, that has nothing to do with the hiring issue of Murray when MJ was being treated by Murray BEFORE AEG entered negotiations for him.

They are pulling out all the stops to prey on the sympathy of the jury. But I guess that's what you have to do, when you're going for $40 billion. This is all just shameful.

 

[Pimboli]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

wouldnt prince's testimony be hearsay?

 

[loveforever]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

Family insider? I am sick of hearing this. Are they gonna use michael's son prince to gain public sympathy for the trial both side will throw Michael under the bus? we don't even know if prince really gonna testify, and what he will say.during This is it, didnt Michael's children attend AEG's party.

 

[Bubs]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

They are pulling out all the stops to prey on the sympathy of the jury. But I guess that's what you have to do, when you're going for $40 billion. This is all just shameful.

It is awful convenient that Jackson source decides to give a tip to tabloids, which happen right after most of Katherine's claims were thrown out and AEG filed appeal to throw out the remaining one.
Wait until you see Katherine + kids attending to trial, then you will see shameless attempt to gain sympathy.

Kids didn't have to show up, nor they were required to give testimony in their father's murder trial, but when there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, kids must attend.:no:

 

[elusive moonwalker]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

P.R games imo.

 

[Bonnie Blue]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

MJ consulted Prince with his business decisions? Who is this family source, Randy?

During the summer of madness radaronline's source seemed to be mrs j's lawyers, saunders and riberia - i don't trust them an inch.

It's just that this a really long and time consuming lawsuit. I'm having a hard time believing Katherine's lawyers - ranging on multiple law firms- are doing it for free with not even asking for costs.

Thanks ivy and bubs for all the estate accounting figures. Scary to think that these figures are from 2011 and we've got the aeg case and all the guardianship stuff last summer to come. I find it hard to think that these lawyers are working for no win no fee too, mainly because i don't know how they can think this is a winnable case. Also do you really think mrs j is going to drive some hard bargain with these lawyers when she probably knows mj's estate can just pick up the tab. The numbers of experts is ridiculous - they'll definitely be paid for out of the estate.

I'm mad at these costs, the estate has already issued a statement saying they're against this lawsuit as there is no evidence aeg is involved in mj's death and it will cause ghastly publicity for mj. I'm sure all the stuff that will come out about mj's drug use will ruin any chances in the lloyds v estate case - you just know lloyds are going to be watching everything carefully. I wonder if the estate is just keeping mrs j happy by giving her a blank cheque for pursuing this lawsuit - big mistake if they are.

 

[Bubs]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

During the summer of madness radaronline's source seemed to be mrs j's lawyers, saunders and riberia - i don't trust them an inch.


Thanks ivy and bubs for all the estate accounting figures. Scary to think that these figures are from 2011 and we've got the aeg case and all the guardianship stuff last summer to come. I find it hard to think that these lawyers are working for no win no fee too, mainly because i don't know how they can think this is a winnable case. Also do you really think mrs j is going to drive some hard bargain with these lawyers when she probably knows mj's estate can just pick up the tab. The numbers of experts is ridiculous - they'll definitely be paid for out of the estate.

I'm mad at these costs, the estate has already issued a statement saying they're against this lawsuit as there is no evidence aeg is involved in mj's death and it will cause ghastly publicity for mj. I'm sure all the stuff that will come out about mj's drug use will ruin any chances in the lloyds v estate case - you just know lloyds are going to be watching everything carefully. I wonder if the estate is just keeping mrs j happy by giving her an open cheque for pursuing this lawsuit - big mistake if they are.

You could be right about Sanders or Ribeira, I find PS just plain creepy with his connection to Mann and Cry babe Sullivan.

Don't forget when Katherine decided to sue, her lawyers made discoveries from what they got from AEG, basically they had nothing to start with. It wasn't like they knew they have a case.

Anyways, if it appear that MJ's estate have to pay, I will go on strike, and I purchase nothing from what the estate bring out until it is only PPB left. I just cannot imagine buying something and then thinking that the money goes to supporting Katherine and Co trashing MJ for money.uke:

 

[ilmjj]

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Could the MJJ Estate tell Katherine they refuse to pay for this lawsuit that they have been opposed to from the start? They aren't obligated to grant every request that Katherine has, are they?

 

[jaydom7]

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And his birth mother let's her sons killer off the hook with only 2 years in jail and makes it possible for said killer to make money off slandering her son dead! She'd rather strong arm AEG for billions to assure financal security for her helpless, pitiful, pathetic, grown, lazy, greedy self entitled, jealous, delusional, mean spirited cubs! I am so damn mad!!!!

I agree Victory... it's very sad.. Katherine should have been yelling from the rooftops at Murray and what he did to her son especially after hearing that recording in court. That proves that Murray was well aware of the effect of his 'treatments' on MJ. He knew what he was doing was dangerous and he had the audacity to leave MJ alone with sedatives running through his veins knowing they can stop his breathing. Yet Katherine hasn't shown one ounce of anger towards that man and she's blaming AEG for what Murray, the MD, did. AEG aren't doctors, Murray was one, a professional cardiologist at that with 4 practices. He is well aware of what anesthesia is and what it's used for. He didn't care, he wanted cash, so Katherine should have made his life a living hell for the rest of his life taking every penny he had.

 

[ivy]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

MICHAEL JACKSON
Kids, Mom Want
OVER $40 BIL!!!
EXCLUSIVEMichael Jackson's 3 children and his mom Katherine want in excess of $40 BILLION from AEG Live for the death of the singer ... TMZ has learned.

We've obtained legal docs which now lay out what Prince, Paris, Blanket and Katherine want from the entertainment company for its alleged negligent hiring and supervision of Dr. Conrad Murray.

The kids want $10 billion for all of the future earnings they claim MJ would have scored had he lived.

They want an additional $50 million for various other damages.

AEG Live claims the $40 billion is preposterous because Michael's career was in a downward spiral following the child molestation allegations, as well as self-imposed exile in the Middle East. They claim the damage claim is based on rank speculation.


Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz2Nf9sJir8


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Ivy's note : This TMZ story is true. I have the documents. They are wanting $50 million per person in damages and $10 Billion in lost income per person. So that means even just damages this lawsuit means $200 Million ( 4 x $50 M) and it could result in at most $40 Billion +200 Million.

 

[TheChosenOne]

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I only one thing to say about this ' LAWD-A-MERCY!'

Well maybe I have two things to say. Oh, the joys of a downward spiral when, after 40 years in the biz, you sell out 50 concerts! While young, popular, current stars cannot!!!!

 

[MJnVA]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

Let's sing along............................................. ..Money..........Money.........MONEY!!!!

 

[qbee]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

Ivy's note : This TMZ story is true. I have the documents. They are wanting $50 million per person in damages and $10 Billion in lost income per person. So that means even just damages this lawsuit means $200 Million ( 4 x $50 M) and it could result in at most $40 Billion +200 Million.

What about this part of the story is that also true?

AEG Live claims the $40 billion is preposterous because Michael's career was in a downward spiral following the child molestation allegations, as well as self-imposed exile in the Middle East. They claim the damage claim is based on rank speculation.

Ivy, Is this what AEG is actually claiming? Where did TMZ get that statement from, being AEG themselves along with MJ were planning on making a bundle from his TII concerts. So they certainly didn't feel his was in a downward spiral or they wouldnt be putting the huge amount into him. Is this part of the story from TMZ also in any documents you have ? I want to question everything TMZ states .. esp with the latest Lil Waye episode. Can you verify or have you seen any claim from AEG like that in any documents yet? Also do you think they will use that defense being they themselves were banking on MJ and his 50 concerts Sold out in record time. Thanks

 

[loveforever]

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AEG Live claims the $40 billion is preposterous because Michael's career was in a downward spiral following the child molestation allegations, as well as self-imposed exile in the Middle East. They claim the damage claim is based on rank speculation.

AEG should be shameful for saying this. I still remember AEG bragged about how fast the tickets sold out. Did Randy philips forget what he said in 09 that after the tickets sold out there were still the huge queue of people waiting to buy tickets, They can easily sold out 100 shows. Bunch of Hypocrites! How much money Michael's death brought them, hundreds millions! they shared half of the revenue from everything generated from This Is It when Michael estate( Michael) had to pay them back every penny they spent on Michael and this is it cost before his death. So they didnt spend a cent but earn hundred millions through This Is It. Why Michael even agree to sign such contract? The least AEG can do is show some gratitude and respect to Michael. sigh! Katharine is greedy but AEG is no better. Both are blood suckers. IMO The justice should be AEG and Katherine lose and Michael win. This trial is always a joke to me.

 

[Petrarose]

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I sense desperation from Jackson's side if they have to bring in the kids.
So let the game begins. First they are going to parade Prince out there, soon enough we will be seeing "grieving" mother wearing black.

MJ consulted Prince with his business decisions? Who is this family source, Randy?

Funny ^^ I was going to say the same thing!! Sure Michael may tell his child what he is doing & about plans, but to use the word "consulted," him on business deals seems to me a little extreme. Now I wonder what images the family implanted in these children's minds during the years they resided with Katherine? Depending on what the children say, we will know what percent of it came from the family. If we hear stories about how Michael planted notes about saying AEG was evil, Micahel telling them AEG wanted to kill him for the catalog, or AEG was controlling him, we know the kid is helping out his grandma.

Seriously what family will willingly bring a child into a case like this? That should have been the main focus of this article ^^, not the fact that Prince says he is ready to testify.

Something I was thinking about is that Michael's kids love Katherine, & know that she is suing AEG & they are part of it. Now, since they love this woman, don't you think they think she has their best interest at heart & therefore wouldn't they believe in the claims of this suit? They have been with these people for years now. I know Prince said grandma was misguided when she returned home & he heard what she had to say, but that was about her children, who Michael told him about. Did Michael tell him about grandma's greedy ways? I don't know. So it could well be that Prince and his siblings, might really believe that AEG had a direct hand in causing Michael's death, because grandma said so. If we remember last summer, all Paris wanted was to have her loving grandma home safe, so this loving grandma must be going through all this for their benefit.

 

[Severus Snape]

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They cant get the stories straight lol
You know when i was younger i liked his family and never thought i would second guess them when i got older but now....its just ugh



I remember when joe did that a few days after michael passed away i was like :rant: :angry: i just couldnt belive it

You see who they really are now, there is no doubt aobut that. That entire clan behaves in a chilling manner. There is not a single good one among them. The only good one is now deceased, and that was our Michael. I don't care for his family at all, and I try to stay out of anything which involves them, which is why I have been largely scarce for this whole Jacksons vs. AEG saga. I honestly could not care any less who wins or who loses, since we all lose at the end of the day because Michael is dead. They're fighting over pure follies, but I suppose that is the only thing which has ever mattered to them.

The only reason I am here is because it just so happens that those who support the Jacksons have intertwined someone whom I actually care about. And, of course, the children, too, who unfortunately find themselves stuck in the middle of what seems to be an unnecessary chaos.

What infuriates me the most, however, is that October draws ever so close, and these a--holes let the actual murderer loose with what is basically a slap on the wrist because they were too busy eyeing the payout (which only really exists in their heads) from this obviously frivolous lawsuit. I have no words for these people, and I need a bottle of TUMS among other things to even come close to stomaching them.

 

[qbee]

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AEG should be shameful for saying this. I still remember AEG bragged about how fast the tickets sold out. Did Randy philips forget what he said in 09 that after the tickets sold out there were still the huge queue of people waiting to buy tickets, They can easily sold out 100 shows. Bunch of Hypocrites! How much money Michael's death brought them, hundreds millions! they shared half of the revenue from everything generated from This Is It when Michael estate( Michael) had to pay them back every penny they spent on Michael and this is it cost before his death. So they didnt spend a cent but earn hundred millions through This Is It. Why Michael even agree to sign such contract? The least AEG can do is show some gratitude and respect to Michael. sigh! Katharine is greedy but AEG is no better. Both are blood suckers. IMO The justice should be AEG and Katherine lose and Michael win. This trial is always a joke to me.

Im not sure AEG said that _ .. those are TMZ words.
I think TMZ may be adding there own words to that story about AEG .. I asked Ivy above.

 

[ivy]

Re: [Disscussion] AEG files their summary judgment motion asking to dismiss Katherine Jackson lawsui

Ivy, Is this what AEG is actually claiming? Where did TMZ get that statement from, being AEG themselves along with MJ were planning on making a bundle from his TII concerts. So they certainly didn't feel his was in a downward spiral or they wouldnt be putting the huge amount into him. Is this part of the story from TMZ also in any documents you have ?

AEG should be shameful for saying this. I still remember AEG bragged about how fast the tickets sold out. Did Randy philips forget what he said in 09 that after the tickets sold out there were still the huge queue of people waiting to buy tickets, They can easily sold out 100 shows. Bunch of Hypocrites!

Yes they mention that in the documents. I posted them at - http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/t...tain-topics-at-Katherine-Jackson-vs-AEG-Trial

But let me add one thing

Katherine Jackson is claiming that Michael would have earned $500 Million a year the rest of his life. AEG is stating that number is impossible realistically. Molestation charges, not performing for years as well as the top artists can best earn $50 to $100 Million a year but only if they are touring etc. are mentioned as why it was not possible for Michael to earn $500 Million a year.

When TMZ omits the $500 Million a year income claim they make you miss the context.

oh edited to add

AEG does not use "downward spiral", they just say the allegations reduced his popularity.

 

[Petrarose]

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^^But it could be that the allegations reduced his popularity as a person but not as an artist touring or making good music to sell. That is why there are people who believe in the allegations but still buy and dance to Michael's music. That is why TII was a sell out with hundreds of people waiting for tickets, so to me the TII response is a better indicator of how much Michael could earn & not the allegations. However, I do see their claim that an artist does not make the amount the family is asking as being true.