Michael Jackson estate seeks pause of abuse lawsuit citing arbitration agreement

9 articles · Updated · ttownmedia.com · Apr 22

The estate filed a motion in Los Angeles federal court to stay a lawsuit by four siblings, alleging the suit is part of an extortion scheme and referencing a 2020 arbitration agreement.
The plaintiffs claim Jackson abused them for over a decade and allege they were coerced into an unfair confidentiality agreement promising $3.45 million each for silence, with penalties for going public.
The estate accuses the siblings of demanding up to $213 million before reducing their demand, and argues the claims must be resolved out of court. A hearing is set for June 4.

After a $13.8M payout, is the new $44M lawsuit against Jackson's estate justice or extortion?

Can new anti-NDA laws void a multi-million dollar deal signed by Michael Jackson's accusers?

Why did the Cascio family publicly defend Jackson for decades before filing this lawsuit?

One sibling was forced into arbitration. Will the others meet the same fate in federal court?

With his new biopic just released, how will this lawsuit impact Michael Jackson's legacy?

What evidence could prove the siblings were 'tricked' into signing away their right to a trial?