Michael Jackson-AEG attorneys get a time limit for statements
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Michael Jackson-AEG attorneys get a time limit for statements
By Corina Knoll
April 26, 2013, 6:15 a.m.
No matter the stakes or the celebrity, attorneys in the Michael Jackson wrongful-death case will each be held to a 2 1/2-hour opening statement when trial opens Monday in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom.
Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos said she hoped the time limit would keep the statements from spilling over into the next day, when witnesses could be called to the stand.
Palazuelos also plans to rule on multiple outstanding motions, including whether to unseal the music legend’s medical records and preclude certain testimony from expert witnesses.
Filed by Jackson’s mother and three children, the wrongful-death suit accuses AEG’s concert promotions arm of hiring and controlling Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered the fatal dose of propofol to the pop singer shortly before he was scheduled to appear in a series of comeback shows in 2009.
“AEG had legal duties to Michael Jackson to treat him safely and to not put him in harm’s way. But AEG, despite its knowledge of Michael Jackson’s physical condition, breached those duties by putting its desire for massive profits from the tour over the health and safety of Michael Jackson,” the complaint alleges.
Brian Panish, attorney for the Jackson family, said he did not know who would be called first from a list of witnesses that is lengthy and celebrity studded. In addition to Jackson’s family members and his ex-wives, Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley, plaintiffs’ attorneys have indicated they could call music industry heavyweights Quincy Jones, Diana Ross and Prince.
The jury, which includes six alternates, was impaneled earlier this week after selection began April 2. The jurors were drawn from a pool of about 100 people who first had to demonstrate that sitting on a trial slated for four months would not present a hardship.
Attorneys expect to focus on Jackson’s medical condition, which is why both sides have requested that the singer’s medical files be unsealed. Jackson’s estate, although not a party in the suit, has requested that certain portions of those files be kept private.
Among the experts that the defense took issue with is certified public accountant Arthur Erk, who projected in his deposition that Jackson could have earned $269 million on a series of Las Vegas shows featuring his music, as well as $50 million in a clothing deal.
Sabrina Strong, an attorney for AEG, said that was unrealistic for a performer who had many failed projects.
“That’s a hope, a dream, that’s not a basis for damages,” she said.
In hearings leading up to the trial, tension has been high in the courtroom, with attorneys trading barbs and pointed comments.
Panish has accused the defense of turning every motion into “World War III,” and AEG’s attorneys have sounded off about what they called the plaintiffs’ lack of professionalism.
On Thursday, attorneys quibbled over the audio-visual equipment to be used during the trial. Despite plaintiffs’ protests, Palazuelos ruled that the courtroom would use monitors provided by the defense. Panish insisted his firm had no reason to shoulder any of the equipment cost, estimated to be about $6,000 a month.
“AEG can afford it,” he said.
“Your honor, we have to stop those type of references,” said Marvin Putnam, a partner with O’Melveny & Myers.
Panish countered, “I’m not AEG, I’m not worth billions of dollars.”
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April 26, 2013, 6:15 a.m.
No matter the stakes or the celebrity, attorneys in the Michael Jackson wrongful-death case will each be held to a 2 1/2-hour opening statement when trial opens Monday in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom.
Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos said she hoped the time limit would keep the statements from spilling over into the next day, when witnesses could be called to the stand.
Palazuelos also plans to rule on multiple outstanding motions, including whether to unseal the music legend’s medical records and preclude certain testimony from expert witnesses.
Filed by Jackson’s mother and three children, the wrongful-death suit accuses AEG’s concert promotions arm of hiring and controlling Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered the fatal dose of propofol to the pop singer shortly before he was scheduled to appear in a series of comeback shows in 2009.
“AEG had legal duties to Michael Jackson to treat him safely and to not put him in harm’s way. But AEG, despite its knowledge of Michael Jackson’s physical condition, breached those duties by putting its desire for massive profits from the tour over the health and safety of Michael Jackson,” the complaint alleges.
Brian Panish, attorney for the Jackson family, said he did not know who would be called first from a list of witnesses that is lengthy and celebrity studded. In addition to Jackson’s family members and his ex-wives, Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley, plaintiffs’ attorneys have indicated they could call music industry heavyweights Quincy Jones, Diana Ross and Prince.
The jury, which includes six alternates, was impaneled earlier this week after selection began April 2. The jurors were drawn from a pool of about 100 people who first had to demonstrate that sitting on a trial slated for four months would not present a hardship.
Attorneys expect to focus on Jackson’s medical condition, which is why both sides have requested that the singer’s medical files be unsealed. Jackson’s estate, although not a party in the suit, has requested that certain portions of those files be kept private.
Among the experts that the defense took issue with is certified public accountant Arthur Erk, who projected in his deposition that Jackson could have earned $269 million on a series of Las Vegas shows featuring his music, as well as $50 million in a clothing deal.
Sabrina Strong, an attorney for AEG, said that was unrealistic for a performer who had many failed projects.
“That’s a hope, a dream, that’s not a basis for damages,” she said.
In hearings leading up to the trial, tension has been high in the courtroom, with attorneys trading barbs and pointed comments.
Panish has accused the defense of turning every motion into “World War III,” and AEG’s attorneys have sounded off about what they called the plaintiffs’ lack of professionalism.
On Thursday, attorneys quibbled over the audio-visual equipment to be used during the trial. Despite plaintiffs’ protests, Palazuelos ruled that the courtroom would use monitors provided by the defense. Panish insisted his firm had no reason to shoulder any of the equipment cost, estimated to be about $6,000 a month.
“AEG can afford it,” he said.
“Your honor, we have to stop those type of references,” said Marvin Putnam, a partner with O’Melveny & Myers.
Panish countered, “I’m not AEG, I’m not worth billions of dollars.”
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Re: Michael Jackson-AEG attorneys get a time limit for statements
It is almost to the point of hysterically laughable that this wimp judge thinks that she can control those lawyers.
I firmly believe that she does not want TV coverage for this case for 2 reasons:
1-She knows she is weak and won't be able do the job she should be doing for this case and does not want to be televised.
2-She wants to be famous for this high profile case and if televised she would be a laughing stock! (Except none of this is FUNNY!)
IMO she is the worst type of person to be the judge for any case-let alone this difficult high stakes and high profile trial! Review her history on the Palazuelos info thread. Yeah she's a perfect choice for this case-OK!!
I firmly believe that she does not want TV coverage for this case for 2 reasons:
1-She knows she is weak and won't be able do the job she should be doing for this case and does not want to be televised.
2-She wants to be famous for this high profile case and if televised she would be a laughing stock! (Except none of this is FUNNY!)
IMO she is the worst type of person to be the judge for any case-let alone this difficult high stakes and high profile trial! Review her history on the Palazuelos info thread. Yeah she's a perfect choice for this case-OK!!
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I really wish it was being televised
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me three maybe i could follow it better!!! cause right now i'm not following!
@admin i agree!!!
@admin i agree!!!
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Re: Michael Jackson-AEG attorneys get a time limit for statements
So far it was just the jury selection process-voir dire and the challenge. Monday is opening arguments for both sides now that the jury is seated and the motions are filed - this judge of course has to rule on them yet-God forbid she rule in a timely fashion but that is a lot to ask of her I guess
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ok thanks for the fill in!!
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