Los Angeles — The head of the company promoting Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback concerts told jurors Thursday that he never consulted a mental health professional to help the singer despite two high-level show workers suggesting it was necessary.
Aeg Live CEO Randy Phillips testified about emails he sent and received in the week before Jackson's death, including a production manager's characterization that the entertainer's condition was "deteriorating."
Phillips is testifying in a negligent hiring case filed by Jackson's mother against Aeg Live LLC, claiming the company failed to properly investigate the doctor convicted of giving her son a lethal dose of an anesthetic. Her lawyers also contend that Phillips and Aeg Live executives ignored signs of Jackson's poor health and pushed the entertainer to perform.
Emails displayed to jurors hearing the case show that Phillips told Jackson's business manager he believed the singer might have breached his contract by missing rehearsals.
Aeg Live CEO Randy Phillips testified about emails he sent and received in the week before Jackson's death, including a production manager's characterization that the entertainer's condition was "deteriorating."
Phillips is testifying in a negligent hiring case filed by Jackson's mother against Aeg Live LLC, claiming the company failed to properly investigate the doctor convicted of giving her son a lethal dose of an anesthetic. Her lawyers also contend that Phillips and Aeg Live executives ignored signs of Jackson's poor health and pushed the entertainer to perform.
Emails displayed to jurors hearing the case show that Phillips told Jackson's business manager he believed the singer might have breached his contract by missing rehearsals.
- 6/7/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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