By Ruth Manuel-Logan on Sep 16th 2010 3:27PM
Filed under: News
On Wednesday,
Dr. Conrad Murray's legal team requested that a Los Angeles federal judge dismiss
Joe Jackson's wrongful death lawsuit against their client.
Murray, a cardiologist who was Michael Jackson's physician at the time of his death, is accused of administering a fatal overdose of the anesthetic propofol, which the superstar celeb used as a treatment for insomnia. Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter; he has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
Murray's lawyers argue that the Jackson patriarch is not a beneficiary of his late son's multimillion-dollar estate, nor was he mentioned in the will. Therefore, the legal team argues, his lawsuit should be dismissed.
The attorneys also contend that the lawsuit, which was filed by Jackson on the first anniversary of his son's death, on June 25, is full of arguments and statements that hold no bearing and should be removed:
"At its essence, [Joe Jackson's lawsuit] is a press release that is intended to prejudice and inflame the jury pool and the public" against Murray and his medical practice," the lawyers argued.
According to the lawsuit, Jackson alleges that he has suffered more than $75,000 in damages. Jackson's lawsuit also contends that Conrad was negligent in allegedly giving Michael a mix of sedatives, which eventually led to his untimely death at age 50.
Jackson's attorney, Brian Oxman, though, is affirming that the lawsuit was in fact in order and drafted accordingly. He told the Associated Press:
"It sets out facts. It doesn't set out anything other than the day-by-day, moment-by-moment description of what happened."
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By: churnet winborne on 9/17/2010 4:09PM
it's all about money for joe jackson so they should throw the case out
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By: angelschild27 on 9/16/2010 5:08PM
I'M GLAD THEY ARE SUEING THAT DOCTOR. HE WAITED ONE HOUR BEFORE CALLING 911. THAT IS ABSURD. THEN HE TRIED TO PUMP HIM ON THE BED WHICH WAS WRONG. DR. MURRAY KILLED MICHAEL JACKSON. ALSO HIS PRACTICE WAS SUSPENDED IN OTHER COUNTRIES. HE GAVE HIM THE DRUGS THROUGH IV. YES THEY SHOULD SUE HIM FOR NOT TAKING CARE OF MICHAL JACKSON. AND IF A JUDGE SAYS OTHERWISE THEN HES JUST AS WRONG. THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT THERE. HE DESERVES TO GO TO JAIL. HE SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE AT ALL. MICHAEL JACKSON WAS LOVED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. SO YES I BELIEVE THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO SUE HIM. RIP MICHAEL, YOU ARE NO ALONE AND HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE JUSTICE. WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL AND MISS YOU.....
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By: davidamedders on 9/17/2010 12:55AM
Conrad Murray, who is still being investigated in connection with Michael Jackson's death will be back at work tomorrow. Should he be allowed to go back to work while still under investigation?
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By: irawannamaker on 9/21/2010 2:06AM
The medical industry unfortunately seems to be full of unscrupulous guys like this one. Somebody called them 'glorified drug pushers'. I once had a doctor who was sending me as many prescriptions as I wanted through the mail.
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By: RLH on 12/05/2010 9:03PM
I do not know if it is all about money with Mr Jackson or not. The man is still grieving in his own way for the lost of his child. Regardless, of what people believe or say, this man lost his child.
If that was me I too would sue the hell out of Dr. Murray, plus take his license away so that he will never work in the medical field as a doctor again in the United States.
If Michael was hooked on this drug (from what DR. Murray say) he should have admitted him into a rehab facility, so he could have received the proper treatments.
But, no he did not. I believe that the doctor was trying to make a name for himself, saying he treated Michael and weaned him off the drug. I believe he thought, if he help Michael to kick his habit, he would write a book about how he saved Michael from destroying himself.
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