Was It Really Worth It? Michael Jackson Fans Awarded $1.74 for ‘Emotional Damage’ Due to Death of Pop Star

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A French court recently sided with five die hard fans of the late Michael Jackson in a lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray. A total of 34 fans brought a case against the man accused of killing the pop star on claims that they suffered emotional stress after his death. But, out of the 34 individuals, only five proved their case.

The fans (two from France, two from Switzerland, and one from Belgium) was awarded only $1. 74 each. But, was suing Dr. Murray worth the dollars and time spent going to court? Uh, no.

The only real reason for this was to prove a point, apparently. And, their point was proved that it is possible to sue for emotional damage due to a strong connection with an idol/celebrity. According to the fans attorney, this is also the first known case of this action.

“As far as I know this is the first time in the world that the notion of emotional damage in connection with a pop star has been recognized,” the fans’ attorney, Emmanuel Ludot, told Agence France-Presse.

The symbolism of this case was the main goal of the fans. This was apparent because the fans didn’t request Dr. Murray to actually pay their awarded monies.

Source: NYDaily