14.11.2025 16:47
Paris Jackson, the daughter of Michael Jackson, faced a significant setback in her lawsuit against the representatives managing her father's estate. The court dismissed a large portion of the complaint under California's anti-SLAPP law, while Paris's side stated that they would interpret the decision as a procedural ruling and plan to file a new application. The process began with allegations that the estate managers misused funds, and the managers argued that Paris benefited from $65 million of the estate.
Paris Jackson, the daughter of Michael Jackson, faced a significant legal hurdle in her lawsuit against the representatives managing her father's estate. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff dismissed a large portion of Paris's complaint based on California's anti-SLAPP law. This law was enacted to prevent the misuse of free speech and the constitutional right to petition.
Only a small part of Paris Jackson's complaint remains legally valid. However, Paris's spokesperson stated to Page Six that they are preparing a new application, saying, "The decision made is limited to minor procedural issues. It does not change the facts. The behavior exhibited by the representatives and lawyers raises serious questions. Paris will continue to work to ensure her family is treated fairly."
ALLEGATION: ESTATE FUNDS WERE MISUSED
In June, Paris Jackson expressed concerns about how the funds related to her father's estate were being used by filing a lawsuit. Documents submitted to the court alleged that the estate's administrators, John Branca and John McClain, paid large amounts of "bonuses" to certain law firms each year without board approval. It was claimed that a total of $625,000 was paid to these firms in 2018. The documents stated that these payments were "generous tips to lawyers who already receive high fees."
CLAIMED TO HAVE BENEFITED $65 MILLION FROM THE ESTATE
In response to these allegations, the representatives managing Michael Jackson's estate claimed in court documents dated October 9 that Paris has benefited $65 million to date.
JACKSON'S ESTATE REACHED $2 BILLION
The estate administrators also emphasized that the estate they inherited after Michael Jackson's death was burdened with debt, but through their business moves, they have increased the estate's value to $2 billion. "This estate has now become a significant force in the music industry," they stated.