Joe Jackson finally sees some light at the end of the tunnel in his bid to sue his son Michael Jackson’s former cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray, for wrongful death. A Los Angeles judge has rejected a motion from the doctor’s legal team to dismiss Joe’s argument.
Insisting that Murray is responsible for the death of his son, Joe’s arguments will heard by Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson on Wednesday, March 23, before making a final ruling on whether the case will go to trial or not.
Jackson’s lawsuit, which was filed in November 2010, seeks unspecified damages against Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the King of Pop in a separate criminal case.
Joe Jackson claims Murray was negligent in administering anaesthetic propofol to his son, who died in June 2009.
It’s been years since Joe Jackson filed a wrongful death suit against Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson’s death. But now, it looks like there is finally some progress being made on the case. After months of delays and courtroom debates, this highly-publicized lawsuit may be reaching its conclusion soon.
The story began back in 2013 when Joe Jackson filed a civil suit against Murray for his role in the singer’s untimely passing. In court documents, he alleged that Murray had acted negligently by administering excessive amounts of anesthetic medications to his son without proper care or monitoring prior to his death in June 2009. The legal battle has been ongoing ever since, but changes are coming at last.
Recently, both parties have come together to reach a settlement agreement which could bring closure to this long-running dispute once and for all. What exactly does this mean? Read on to find out more about how Joe Jackson is making progress in his suit against Dr. Conrad Murray and what this means for the future of the case!
Background Of Legal Dispute
Joe Jackson and his legal team have been battling for years against Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician charged with causing Michael Jackson’s death in 2009. The two sides are now making progress on their dispute with a court order requiring them to enter mediation by June 30th of this year.
The long-running feud began when Joe filed a wrongful death suit against Murray in 2010 accusing him of negligence while treating his son Michael. Since then, the case has gone through several rounds of legal wrangling as both parties sought to prove their side was correct. Over the course of these proceedings, numerous depositions and other evidence were presented that helped build each party’s argument.
Recently, Judge Yvette Palazuelos ordered the two sides into mediation and gave them an ultimatum: either reach an agreement within three months or face additional legal proceedings. With both sides eager to end the conflict once and for all, it is likely they will make every effort to meet this deadline and come to some kind of resolution before then.
Recent Developments
In recent developments, the court order for mediation has given both sides a renewed sense of hope that their long-standing dispute may soon come to an end. Joe Jackson’s legal team is now hard at work preparing arguments and evidence to present during negotiations. Meanwhile, Dr. Murray and his attorneys are also doing what they can to ensure they have all necessary materials ready in advance of the June 30th deadline set by the court.
This new development could be just what was needed to finally bring closure to this case after so many years. If successful, it would mean both parties will find some degree of resolution without having to go through further lengthy litigation with its associated costs and risks. It remains to be seen whether or not an agreement can be reached within the required timeframe but there is certainly reason for optimism on both sides that a satisfactory outcome is possible.
Conclusion
The saga of Joe Jackson’s suit against Dr. Conrad Murray has been going on for years, but recent developments suggest that progress is being made in the case. It appears that finally a resolution may be near at hand.
For Joe Jackson, this development is welcome news. After all these years, he can now see light at the end of the tunnel and get some closure to what has been an emotionally charged dispute with his late son Michael Jackson’s former doctor. He hopes that justice will eventually be served and that Dr. Murray will pay for his role in Michael’s death back in 2009.
It remains to be seen how this legal battle will ultimately turn out and whether or not Joe Jackson will receive any compensation from Dr. Murray due to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by him four years ago. Regardless of the outcome though, it looks like there may soon be an end to this tumultuous ordeal which would provide much needed relief and peace of mind to Mr. Jackson after so many long, difficult years of fighting for justice on behalf of his beloved son.
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