Jurgen Brachus v. Estate of Michael Jackson, John Branca, and John McClain
Published: Oct. 20, 2012 | Result Date: Sep. 25, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BS139545 Bench Decision – Dismissal confirmed
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Petitioner
Zia F. Modabber
(Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP)
Respondent
Facts
Jurgen Bachus, the sole shareholder and chairman of MJ Net Entertainment AG, sued the Estate of Michael Jackson and the executors of the Estate over a licensing agreement that Bachus entered into with the late Michael Jackson and Triumph International Inc., the owner of Jackson's trademark and intellectual property rights. The matter proceeded to arbitration.
Damages
Bachus sought at least 5 million euros, plus interest, as well as arbitration costs and attorney's fees.
Result
The Estate prevailed on all counts in the arbitration, the parties consented to the arbitrator's award and the matter was dismissed thereafter.
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