Katherine Jackson wants $40 billion in wrongful death trial
Michael Jackson's mother is demanding a massive $40 billion from concert promoters AEG for the King Of Pop's death.
The superstar's mom Katherine filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live in 2010, claiming the giants behind her son's doomed comeback shows were negligent in ignoring life-threatening health concerns going on behind closed doors.
Last month (Feb13), a judge ruled the case will go to trial - and
now newly obtained legal papers suggest Katherine wants the
entertainment bosses to pay in excess of $40 billion.
According to TMZ.com, the documents stipulate that Jackson's three
kids should have $10 billion for all future earnings their father
would have generated, and an additional $50 million for various
other damages.
The website reports AEG Live officials are adamant the damage claim
is "preposterous" as the Thriller hitmaker's career had been badly
damaged by child molestation allegations.
Katherine will go to trial on 2 April (13) over allegations AEG
Live executives negligently hired and supervised Conrad Murray, the
doctor who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's
death.