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January 07, 2012
About 100 French Jackson fans to sue Conrad Murray
Lawyer says each fan could be awarded up to $12,400
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An association that calls itself the "Michael Jackson Community" is suing Conrad Murray.
FRENCH fans of Michael Jackson are suing the late pop star's doctor for "emotional damage" they suffered over his death, their lawyer said today.
"It's similar to losing a childhood friend in a traffic accident. Because this death affects you, you have the possibility to file a suit and seek compensation," Mr Ludot said.
The lawyer is acting for around 100 fans who are members of an association that calls itself the "Michael Jackson Community."
He said that while each fan could be awarded damages of up to 10,000 euros ($A12,400), they were seeking only a symbolic euro.
Jackson, aged 50 at the time of his death, had hired Murray to look after him as he rehearsed and embarked on a series of This is It planned comeback shows in London.
The star died on June 25, 2009 at his Los Angeles home of an overdose of anesthetic propofol, taken to help him battle insomnia.
Murray was found guilty in November of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to the maximum four years in prison.
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