Aug. 22, 2023
Michael Jackson companies face liability for alleged abuse
“There is certainly no comparable case law to recite. But it would be perverse to find no duty based on the corporate defendant having only one shareholder,” Justice Elizabeth A. Grimes wrote for a unanimous appellate panel.
Two companies owned by popstar Michael Jackson must face trial on liability for sexual assaults he is accused of committing, a court of appeal panel unanimously found.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal opinion issued Friday rejects a lower court finding that the companies did not have control over the conduct of Jackson, their sole shareholder, and thus should not be held liable for his actions.
“The corporation...
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