Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, secured a major victory in a $625K legal dispute. As per court documents, a Los Angeles judge has ruled that $625,000 in bonus payments, which were previously paid by executors to third-party attorneys, will now have to be returned to Jackson’s estate. Notably, Paris has been locked in a bitter legal battle with her father’s estate executors and has accused them of belittling her.
Court rules in favor of Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris in legal dispute
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson scores a major win in the $625K legal dispute. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE on May 13, a Los Angeles judge ruled in Paris’ favor. The judge ordered that executors John Branca and John McClain, who paid $625,000 in bonus payments to third-party law firms, will have to return the amount to the estate.
The motion states, “Ms. Jackson’s objection to the $625,000 of bonus payments made in the second six months of 2018 is sustained. The bonus payments are not approved; they are disallowed. The payments shall be returned to the estate.”
As per court’s filing, Paris is entitled to attorneys’ fees and costs. The court order reads, “Ms. Jackson may bring a motion for her reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs under the common fund theory for her meritorious objection to the executors’ fee petition.”
In a statement, attorneys for Jackson’s estate declared that while they “disagree with the decision, we fully respect it.” They also shared that they “plan to move forward accordingly.” Furthermore, a spokesperson for Paris revealed to the outlet that she “has always been focused on what’s best for her family.” The statement added that “this ruling is a massive win for them.”
The 28-year-old is one of the beneficiaries of her father’s estate alongside her siblings Prince and Bigi. Last month, Paris accused McClain and Branca of abusing their roles as estate executors to unlawfully fill their own pockets. She also accused them of using court filings to “mock” and “belittle” her.
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory.
