*A judge says Quincy Jones’ lawsuit against Michael Jackson’s estate over royalties on some of the King of Pop’s songs should go to trial.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Stern ruled Thursday that there were enough factual disputes about whether Jones is owed any money, and it’s an issue for a jury to decide.
Jones sued Jackson’s estate and Sony Music Entertainment in October 2013, seeking at least $10 million. He claims the entities re-edited songs for the “This Is It” film and a pair of Cirque du Soleil shows to deprive him of royalties and production fees. New versions of “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” are among the songs at issue.
Jackson’s estate, which denies wrongdoing, were trying to get the case dismissed.
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