Estate In Court

Nederlander Presentations claims it entered into a contract in 2008 for the rights to create and produce a musical stage play based upon Michael’s most famous songs, including hits from ‘Thriller’ and ‘Off the Wall’.  Among the songs, ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, and ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.

According to the report by TMZ, the suit which was filed in L.A. County Superior Court, and obtained by TMZ, Nederlander claims the estate won’t provide the rights to use the songs for the play.

Nederlander has already filed a creditor’s claim but so far they’ve gotten nothing.

The suit names co-executors John Branca and John McClain as defendants.

Howard Weitzman who is the attorney for the Michael’s estate, told TMZ; “The contract provides for certain approvals by Michael on a number of important elements. Unfortunately, Michael is not available to participate in the process, and therefore I don’t think the contract is enforceable. The lawsuit has no merit.”

Source: TMZ & MJWN