Jacksons mother sues concert promoter

[September 16 2010]

Michael Jacksons mother sued a concert promoter Wednesday, alleging the company failed to provide life-saving equipment and oversee a doctor who was hired to look out for the pop stars well-being as he prepared for what were intended to be his comeback concerts.

Katherine Jacksons lawsuit was filed against AEG Live in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. The suit contends AEG and its agents told Michael Jackson the company would provide the equipment and hire Dr. Conrad Murray to care for him so he could perform at the concerts in London.

"AEGs representations to Jackson were false because in reality AEG was merely doing whatever it took to make sure that Michael Jackson could make it to rehearsals and shows and AEG did not provide a doctor who was truly looking out for Jacksons well-being and did not provide equipment," the lawsuit stated.