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Robson family is selling autographed Michael Jackson memorabilia

On August 29 2015 , on the date that would have marked Michael Jackson's 57th birthday, fans realized a MJ autographed item was listed on eBay recently. Item description stated this picture was hanging on the wall of MJ's recording studio. MJ took it off the wall and signed the back of it. Item was listed as still in good condition.

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Seller's account name was Chantal818 and item was located at Playa del Rey, California. The asking price was $1,100. It looked like every other item listed for sale on eBay. That's until you look to the 5th picture. The inscription of the picture read " To WADE the Best friend in the universe Love Michael Jackson".

Safechuck Civil Complaint

Although Safechuck filed a civil case in 2014, his civil case remained silent and inactive until June 2015. On July, 2015 Safechuck identified Doe2 and Doe 3 defendants. This will start the process (demurrer and such) for Safechuck civil case. Why now? In my personal opinion, judge dismissing Robson’s probate claim demonstrated that Safechuck’s probate claim doesn’t stand much chance either therefore they are focusing their efforts on the civil claims.

Safechuck’s civil complaint provides information about why his probate claim most probably wouldn’t be successful. Probate code requires any claim to be filed within 60 days of knowledge of administration of the Estate and the creditor’s actual knowledge of the existence of the facts giving rise to the existence of the claim. Unlike Robson, Safechuck doesn’t claim he didn’t know about the Estate. To the contrary, Safechuck openly admits he heard from news reports that John Branca would be managing MJ’s business affairs and he knew who Branca was. Safechuck similar to Robson doesn’t claim repressed memory. He states he told his mother in 2005 MJ was a “bad man” and he told his mother in “briefest statement that he had been abused” in 2005. Furthermore Safechuck started to see a therapist on May 20, 2013. Given Safechuck hasn’t filed his probate claim until 2014, there’s no way he can satisfy the within 60 days rule of probate. That alone should be enough for the judge to dismiss his probate claim eventually. ( Few rounds of chances to amend a complaint routinely happens).

That brings us to the civil complaint.

MJ related lawsuit updates – July 2015

This is a list about MJ related lawsuits. I added short summary of case description and latest developments in each case for ease of following. I will be updating this list every few months.

Previous updates

May 2015 Update : http://dailymichael.com/news/299-mj-related-lawsuit-updates-may-2015

January 2015 Update: http://dailymichael.com/news/290-mj-related-lawsuit-updates-january-2015

November 2014 Update : http://dailymichael.com/news/286-mj-related-lawsuit-updates-november-2014

MJ Estate v. IRS (Link)

Description:This lawsuit is about the estate tax dispute. IRS is demanding $731 Million in estate tax. MJ Estate challenged IRS by filing a lawsuit.

Latest developments: Parties are still in settlement talks. On April 27, 2015 a second stipulation of settled issues were filed with the court - signaling parties continue to settle disputed issues. Parties filed a status report at the end of June. US Tax Court writes parties are reporting "good progress" in settling valuation disputes. Next status report is due November 2015.

Noval Williams Films v. MJ Estate (Link)

Description: This is a dispute about “Last Photo Shoot” documentary. The documentary uses footage from two photo shoots from 2007. It also includes some photos. Estate believes some content are owned by MJ and MJ didn’t give consent for release of the footage. Noval Williams is seeking a declaratory relief that they aren’t infringing copyrights. Case has been filed in New York and Estate has filed a motion to dismiss the case or in alternative move it to California. Estate also filed a motion to disqualify Noval Williams Films attorney Markovich who also happens to be a producer of the movie as well as an owner and manager at Noval Williams Films.

Latest developments: No new developments since last update. Parties are still waiting for the court's ruling about location issue and Noval Williams Films attorney. In July 2015, lawyer for Noval Williams has sent the court a letter reminding the judge that parties have been waiting for a decision since December 2014.

MJ Estate v. Tohme - Labor Commissioner Decision

Background

Tohme filed a complaint against MJ Estate asking for fees he’s owed. These were 10% from Neverland refinancing, 10% from any future transaction about Neverland, $35,000 per month plus 15% of income from services he provided (plus interest when applicable). Estate petitioned Labor Commissioner based on California’s Talent Agency Act to cancel three agreements MJ had with Tohme. The three agreements are Neverland finder’s fee agreement, services agreement (management agreement) and indemnity agreement. Labor Commissioner heard this petition on late 2013 and took it under submission. Late 2014 Tohme requested to put Neverland finder’s fee agreement issue on calendar and judge lifted the stay for that issue on January 2015. Parties have filed their initial motions about the Neverland Finder’s Fee. A tentative trial date for Neverland Finder’s fee is set for May 2016.

Labor Commissioner Determination

Document here: https://www.scribd.com/doc/272285682/Tohme-Labor-Commisioner-Determination

After 20 months of waiting, Labor Commissioner has finally finalized their decision for Estate’s petition to cancel MJ - Tohme agreements based on CA Talent Agency Act.

Labor Commissioner determines that Tohme was not licensed to work as a talent agency during the period he worked for Michael. Labor Commissioner focuses on the TII concert deal.

Robson family is selling autographed Michael Jackson memorabilia

Safechuck Civil Complaint

MJ related lawsuit updates – July 2015

MJ Estate v. Tohme - Labor Commissioner Decision

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