Joe Jackson Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Dr. Conrad Murray

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 25th 2010 08:30PM

On the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, his father, Joe Jackson, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray, E!Online is reporting. Jackson filed the lawsuit in federal court; Murray isn't a California resident, so Jackson couldn't file with the state. The lawsuit was filed at the federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. Murray has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter in criminal court. That case will go to trial later this year.

In the lawsuit, Jackson makes several allegations against Murray. Perhaps the most significant accusation is Murray's withholding of important information about Michael's health that might have helped revive him when the paramedics first arrived on the scene.

Jackson also claims Murray withheld information from the emergency room doctors and only admitted to giving Michael three drugs--none of which were propofol, which he'd actually been taking for over four months. The omission "demonstrated a disregard for Michael Jackson's life," the lawsuit states.

The lawsuit also alleges negligent hiring, training and supervision of Murray. Specifically, the lawsuit states, "below the standard of care and ultimately resulted in Jackson's overmedication and death on June 25, 2009."

Additional claims made in the lawsuit include:
- Murray made several conflicting reports to police about the events on the day Michael died and his administration of medications, particularly propofol.
- Murray instructed a security guard to "conceal bottles of propofol, place them in a bag, and clean up the room."
- Murray would only allow 911 to be called after the drugs were hidden.
- Murray "solicited" Michael "to take care of his individual health needs" as opposed to earlier reports that the Jacksons sought him out.

Though the lawsuit is against Murray, Jackson acknowledges that he believes there are other people responsible for his son's death. The lawsuit states, "Mr. Jackson believes there are other parties responsible for Michael Jackson's death, but has not yet gathered sufficient information regarding their potential liability or responsibility."

The lawsuit asks for unspecified monetary damages from Murray.

Murray's lawyer issued the following statement in response to all the allegations: "We continue to maintain Dr. Murray neither prescribed or administered anything that should have killed Michael Jackson. Dr. Murray is beloved by his patients because he is a compassionate, responsible physician dedicated to his patients' health. We'd like to remind people that Dr. Murray has not been found guilty of anything and we believe his innocence will be proven in a court of law. We've been told we were going to be sued for months so today's filing is no surprise to us."

Tags: conrad, joe jackson, michael jackson

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Friday 25 June

By mw

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That man will do anything to profit from his sons death. He is one sicko.

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By judith

Now, they are going to move Michael out of Forest Lawn. To Neverland - nice charge admission for a dead man. I'm sorry you have had to endure all of this abuse. Please be happy in heaven. I'll pray for your soul.

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By bstill

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Whacko Jacko's Sicko Fatho - The apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Sorry all you Michael Idol Worshipers.

By donnylyons

I agree..the other nite i seen randy jackson say 'he just couldnt sleep since MJ died..that family should have my finaces!! they really wouldnt sleep at nite,,,they now have His money!!!

By Tell It Like It Is

bstill- Something you should consider. On second thought, ought to consider giving self "whack". Good chance you'll get brain working. Properly.

By Gary

This man will do ANYTHING for money.

If anyone should be filing it should be Michael's kids. The old man made money off Michael when he was a kid and now he still wants to make money. I hope the suit gets dismissed.

By kayelynne

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Though I agree with you Gary, that Joe will do anything to get money (without working, of course), I feel that the Dr should have to be made accountable for Michael's death. He is the Dr, the one that is supposed to know right from wrong with what is given to a person. It's a shame that if such a lawsuit was won, that ALL monies were to go to Michael's children in a trust, vs going to Joe. He is just one piece of crap. Joe should have no rights to any profit off of Michael's death, especially since Michael left him out of the will.

By hdscooter05

The Jackson family are slugs!!! They let o mike do these things to his body and live a delusioned life. The problem is the family and they will continue to try to profit from his death whatever the means.. Sad very sad..

By Bill

Why blame the doctor? It was an abusive father that depressed Michael and kept him from his friends. He could have prevented this trajedy from the start.

If Joseph's parenting style "appealed" to you people, what then say you?. Thankfully, authorities were intelligent enough to put blame where it belongs. With quack.

By joehdmngr

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Why are black people so mean to other black people???

joehdmngr- Because as stated by you, other races are NEVER mean to one another. LMFAO!! Since YOU brought it up, FYI, Blacks treated WORSE. By everyone. Has nothing to do with price of tea in China. In this instance. However, I imagine wherein DOLTS are concerned any, and everything is relevant.

By Dennis

Hey Joe, how about getting a job you coat tail rider!! What a looser you are!

By vee

uh, the man is 80 years old and he did have a job. he did an excellent job of turning his family into a successful family of entertainers with a legacy. joe jackson is their father who did everything to keep his family in tact and away from bad influences. and joe always had a job and sometimes 2 manual labor jobs. it's so easy to just bash people, isn't it.

He looks just like one of those cartoon characters from the old Cosby Kids if anyone remembers them from the late 60's or early 70's.

By MJ

I don't care how old Joe Jackson is, he is a loser, always was and always will be. He never loved any of his children, he only loved how much money they could make him. He was like an animal trainer, using abusive tactics to control his kids....What a sick man, may he rot for what he has done and continues to do. Jermaine Jackson is also guilty of trying to profit from Michaels death...all because he was talentless and could never make it on his own. RIP Michael, you are better off where you are and away from these money grubbers.

MJ- Jermaine, initial LEAD performer in Jackson Five. Sang LEAD on MANY J5 tunes. Also had SUCCESSFUL solo career. Jacksons are family. Entitles them to capitalize on each another. Michael is his brother. Not any of us. So please. STFU.

Sorry. Meant each other.

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