Judge rules: lawsuit Jacksons vs. AEG Live postponed until April 2, 2013

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that there was good reason to postpone the start date of the trial for Katherine Jackson’s lawsuit, accusing AEG Live of negligently hiring Conrad Murray to care for Michael. In issuing her ruling Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos postponed the trial date from Sept. 10 until April 2 because of AEG’s Live challenge in obtaining all the information it needs from the opposing side to prepare a proper defense.

The negligence lawsuit was filed in September 2010 by Katherine on behalf of herself and her son’s three children, Michael Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine, and Prince Michael, alleging the company was negligent in hiring Murray. The lawsuit also alleges that AEG Live is responsible for the medical decisions made by Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael’s death and was sentenced Nov. 29 to four years in prison.

Attorneys for AEG Live filed paperwork with Palazuelos last week stating that the size of the litigation and a number of procedural issues have slowed the progress of the case. The documents also state that new information shows Michael had a history of drug abuse that began long before he met Murray. Katherine’s lawyers stated in their court papers that the lawsuit is on a priority list for trial because one of his sons is under age 14.

In court papers filed Monday, AEG Live attorneys stated that deposition testimony from Katherine Jackson and two of her children revealed that Michael Jackson had a decades-long history of severe substance abuse that included an addiction to prescription painkillers and repeated interventions. That information contradicts the Jackson family’s claims that AEG Live “somehow forced Mr. Jackson to receive dangerous medication from his physician,’’ according to AEG Live court papers.

sources: Legendary MJ (LMJ), Inglewood Today
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Tags: AEG Live, court, Katherine Jackson
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Big Michael Jackson news coming up !

Soon on Legendary Michael Jackson !

sources: Legendary MJ (LMJ), the Estate of Michael Jackson
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Donna Summer Speech and Song Tribute to Michael Jackson “Smile” (video)

The same day (July 7th 2009) and at the same time of the Michael Jackson Memorial service, Donna Summer was in Paris Singing in a fully booked concert at “Palais des Congrès”.

She gave a short speech and sang a very emotional tribute song….. “Smile”

sources: Legendary MJ (LMJ), You Tube
contributed by Martine Vaudon (LMJ)
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Donna Summer dies at age 63

Donna Summer died this morning after a battle with cancer. She was 63. The singer was in Florida at the time of her death, according to reports.

Known as the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer was said to be trying to keep the extent of her illness under wraps. Just a few weeks ago, people close to her say she was focused on trying to finish up an album she had been working on.

Summer was a five-time Grammy winner who rose to fame with hits – Last Dance, Hot Stuff and Bad Girls – that were synonymous with the 1970s. Donna and her producer Giorgio Moroder defined the dance music era of the ’70s, influencing acts like Duran Duran, David Bowie and many others.

Summer married Brooklyn Dreams singer Bruce Sudano in 1980. The couple had two daughters together. She was also a close friend to Michael Jackson.

R.I.P. to one of the greats.

sources: Legendary MJ (LMJ)

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Full interview: Katherine Jackson talks about Michael on Piers Morgan (video)

Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, talks about Michael three years after his death. She says “Every morning. Every day. I think about Michael”. She talks about Michael’s childhoord, him being abused, his lovelife, children, artwork and Conrad Murray. An extraordinary interview by Piers Morgan.

sources: Legendary MJ (LMJ), CNN
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