The Legal Timeline: Michael Jackson
If the amount of legal troubles is any measure of a man’s health, then Michael Jackson clearly was deteriorating over the last six months.
R.I.P., Mr. Jackson.
Nov. 2008:
Prince of Bahrain lawsuit against MJ heads to trial.
MJ’s lawyer says the singer is too sick to travel.
MJ settles lawsuit with Prince of Bahrain.
Dec. 2008:
January 2009:
John Landis sues MJ for unpaid Thriller royalties.
John Landis sues MJ to prevent Broadways version of Thriller.
March 2009:
MJ announces new tour on same day as Chris Brown’s arraignment.
MJ sues Julien’s Auction House to prevent sale of 2,000 personal items.
April 2009:
Julien’s Auction House says MJ is a smooth criminal.
MJ settles lawsuit with Julien’s Auction House.
May 2009:
Former Thriller co-star sues MJ for alleged unpaid profits.


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