Jackson’s mother sues concert promoter AEG Live

Michael Jackson’s mother sued a concert promoter Wednesday, alleging the company failed to provide life-saving equipment and oversee a doctor who was hired to look out for the pop star’s well-being as he prepared for what were intended to be his comeback concerts. Katherine Jackson’s lawsuit was filed against AEG Live in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. The suit contends AEG and its agents told Michael Jackson the company would provide the equipment and hire Dr. Conrad Murray to care for him so he could perform at the concerts in London. “AEG’s representations to Jackson were false because in reality AEG was merely doing whatever it took to make sure that Michael Jackson could make it to rehearsals and shows and AEG did not provide a doctor who was truly looking out for Jackson’s well-being and did not provide equipment,” the lawsuit stated. AEG spokesman Michael Roth said the company has not seen the lawsuit and had no immediate comment. AEG Live President and CEO Randy Phillips said after Jackson’s June 2009 death that Murray was enlisted to act as Jackson’s personal physician and was to be paid $150,000 a month by AEG Live as the singer prepared for the concerts. Jackson, however, died before signing the agreement. As a result, Phillips said it was not binding.