The Michael Jackson estate is tired of waiting for Lloyd's of 伦敦 to pay out on the $17.5 million "This Is it" insurance policy -- so they're going after Lloyd's in court ... demanding they pay up, stat.
Lloyd's of 伦敦 originally issued the policy to cover potential losses for MJ's 2009 "This Is It" concerts -- but earlier this year, the company asked an L.A. court to declare the policy null and void ... claiming MJ lied about his medical history and drug addiction.
Lloyd's insists the policy "was restricted to losses resulting from accident only" -- pointing out Michael's official cause of death was "homicide."
But the estate is now on the offensive -- filing a cross-complaint, claiming MJ never intended to die, whether 由 homicide 或者 not, so his death still qualifies as an accident.
But the estate isn't just settling for the original $17.5 million -- they also want punitive damages. FYI, suing for punitive damages often scares the crap out of insurance companies.
Lloyd's of 伦敦 originally issued the policy to cover potential losses for MJ's 2009 "This Is It" concerts -- but earlier this year, the company asked an L.A. court to declare the policy null and void ... claiming MJ lied about his medical history and drug addiction.
Lloyd's insists the policy "was restricted to losses resulting from accident only" -- pointing out Michael's official cause of death was "homicide."
But the estate is now on the offensive -- filing a cross-complaint, claiming MJ never intended to die, whether 由 homicide 或者 not, so his death still qualifies as an accident.
But the estate isn't just settling for the original $17.5 million -- they also want punitive damages. FYI, suing for punitive damages often scares the crap out of insurance companies.
Today is the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death -- and the saga has played out like a soap opera about betrayal, jealousy, love, greed and redemption.
When TMZ broke the news, it triggered a flood of stories about Jackson's struggles with drugs, the doctors who enabled him, the mystery surrounding his death, a little known drug called propofol, a family war against Michael's estate, a full court press to erase Michael's debt, and a posthumous marketing campaign to rival Elvis.
Take a look at TMZ's timeline from the moment we found something was terribly wrong with Michael.
When TMZ broke the news, it triggered a flood of stories about Jackson's struggles with drugs, the doctors who enabled him, the mystery surrounding his death, a little known drug called propofol, a family war against Michael's estate, a full court press to erase Michael's debt, and a posthumous marketing campaign to rival Elvis.
Take a look at TMZ's timeline from the moment we found something was terribly wrong with Michael.
the kitchen is mess
In a 迷失 world
I hear your voice
Calling for heaven
Cast away
Caught in memories
你 must believe
爱情 will come through
I’ll be your angel
In your darkest night
I’ll be your destiny
Waiting 由 your side
I’ll be the sunshine
When you’re feeling blue
I’m always here
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Comes a day
心 on fire
When all your faith
Seems to be missing
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And you’ll find there
A land of hope
A land of dreams
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In your darkest night
I’ll be your destiny
Waiting 由 your side
I’ll be the sunshine
When you’re feeling blue
I’m always here
For you
And when 你 lose it all
And nothing seems right
Just keep holding on to me
I’ll be your angel
In your darkest night
I’ll be your destiny
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Lloyd's of 伦敦 has gone to court ... asking a judge to let the company off the financial hook, claiming it doesn't owe the Michael Jackson Estate $17.5 million on grounds MJ was a fraud.
The company issued the muilti-million dollar policy to cover the doomed "This Is It" tour for losses.
But Lloyd's claims it doesn't have to honor the policy for 2 primary reasons:
1. Michael Jackson and AEG allegedly lied about Michael's medical history -- specifically, MJ 说 he had not seen a doctor other than a cosmetic MD since June, 2005.
2. Michael did not disclose he was taking prescription drugs prior to and at the time of his death -- including Propofol.
Lloyd's is asking the court for a declaration that the policy is null and void as a result of the alleged fraud.
Howard Weitzman, the lawyer for the Estate, tells TMZ, "This legal action is nothing 更多 than an insurance company trying to avoid paying a legitimate claim 由 the insured."
The company issued the muilti-million dollar policy to cover the doomed "This Is It" tour for losses.
But Lloyd's claims it doesn't have to honor the policy for 2 primary reasons:
1. Michael Jackson and AEG allegedly lied about Michael's medical history -- specifically, MJ 说 he had not seen a doctor other than a cosmetic MD since June, 2005.
2. Michael did not disclose he was taking prescription drugs prior to and at the time of his death -- including Propofol.
Lloyd's is asking the court for a declaration that the policy is null and void as a result of the alleged fraud.
Howard Weitzman, the lawyer for the Estate, tells TMZ, "This legal action is nothing 更多 than an insurance company trying to avoid paying a legitimate claim 由 the insured."
Katherine Jackson is still ADAMANT her son never molested any children ... including MJ's 1993 accuser -- and insists MJ only paid the kid off because his lawyers gave him bad advice.
Katherine appeared on "Today" this morning ... where Matt Lauer asked if there was anything she wanted to clear up about her son's life.
Katherine responded, "As far as Michael being a child molester ... that's the biggest lie ever been told."
MJ's mom 说 she read an 文章 after MJ died -- in which the 1993 accuser allegedly admitted he made up the story against Michael.
When Lauer asked why MJ forked over a settlement with the boy ... Katherine said, "His lawyers told him he should just pay the money .. they thought that just paying the money and shut the people up would be the right thing to do."
Katherine 说 she asked MJ why he made the 移动 -- and MJ told
her, "I didn't want to do it either mother, I wanted to fight it because I knew it wasn't the truth."
Katherine appeared on "Today" this morning ... where Matt Lauer asked if there was anything she wanted to clear up about her son's life.
Katherine responded, "As far as Michael being a child molester ... that's the biggest lie ever been told."
MJ's mom 说 she read an 文章 after MJ died -- in which the 1993 accuser allegedly admitted he made up the story against Michael.
When Lauer asked why MJ forked over a settlement with the boy ... Katherine said, "His lawyers told him he should just pay the money .. they thought that just paying the money and shut the people up would be the right thing to do."
Katherine 说 she asked MJ why he made the 移动 -- and MJ told
her, "I didn't want to do it either mother, I wanted to fight it because I knew it wasn't the truth."
Maria von Köhler's Michael Jackson sculpture at the Premises Studios
Michael my heart,
last night I dream of you,
你 were embracing me from my back.
I heard your heartbeat and it beats so fast,
like our promise that our 爱情 will never end.
We had so much fun together,
that I wished to go on forever.
Talks and laugh ,kissing and cuddling,
like no other people existing.
Holding each others hands while we walked,
all your attention was just for us.
I can't think of anything when 你 talked,
but I 爱情 你 更多 and more, 你 see.
We stopped walking and 你 looked at me sweetly,
then 你 leaned over and kissed me.
My 心 popped out and I saw butterflies,
你 说 你 爱情 me truly. oh sorry and then, I awake up and my dream was to end.
It was still a memory to reminisce, your 吻乐队（Kiss） was so tender and sweet.
爱情 and miss 你 !! ♥
last night I dream of you,
你 were embracing me from my back.
I heard your heartbeat and it beats so fast,
like our promise that our 爱情 will never end.
We had so much fun together,
that I wished to go on forever.
Talks and laugh ,kissing and cuddling,
like no other people existing.
Holding each others hands while we walked,
all your attention was just for us.
I can't think of anything when 你 talked,
but I 爱情 你 更多 and more, 你 see.
We stopped walking and 你 looked at me sweetly,
then 你 leaned over and kissed me.
My 心 popped out and I saw butterflies,
你 说 你 爱情 me truly. oh sorry and then, I awake up and my dream was to end.
It was still a memory to reminisce, your 吻乐队（Kiss） was so tender and sweet.
爱情 and miss 你 !! ♥
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by...
If 你 smile
With your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If 你 just...
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time 你 must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If 你 just...
Smile, though your 心 is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by...
If 你 smile
Through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If 你 just smile...
That's the time 你 must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If 你 just smile
