Michael Jackson’s mother ordered to pay $800,000 to AEG

Michael Jackson’s mother has been ordered by a US court to pay AEG Live $800,000 (£480,000) for costs defending the failed negligence case she brought against the concert promoter.

The company was cleared of liability over the 2009 death of the pop star in a five-month trial last October.
AEG Live had sought $1.2m (£720,000) to cover costs, but Katherine Jackson’s lawyers claimed it was not justified.

Both parties agreed not to challenge the court’s decision, but may appeal. The exact amount to be paid is expected to be finalised after AEG Live submits an amended list of its costs for items such as court filing fees and travel. Continue reading