Los Angeles (AP)
Michael Jackson's mother on Wednesday sued the promoter of what were intended to be the pop star's comeback concerts for fraud and other claims related to the singer's death.
The complaint accused AEG Live of failing to honor its agreement to provide the doctor charged in the singer's death with livesaving equipment.
The suit says AEG LIve was liable for the actions of Dr. Conrad Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death at age 50. Police says Murray gave Jackson an overdose of the anesthetic propofol.
AEG spokesman Michael Roth said the company has not seen the lawsuit and had no immediate comment.
Murray was acting as Jackson's personal physician and was to be paid by AEG during preparation for the concerts.
However, Jackson died before signing the agreement. As a result, AEG has said the agreement was not binding.
Katherine Jackson, who is the guardian of the singer's three children, also sued on their behalf.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
The comeback concerts in London sold out in anticipation of Jackson's return as the "King of Pop."
Despite years of self-imposed exile, he retained a huge, loyal following of fans overjoyed at the prospect of seeing him reclaim the glory he'd attained with albums like "Thriller" and songs like "Beat It" and "Billie Jean."
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