The biggest new development was the Cascio lawsuit, filed on 27 February 2026 by four siblings who had defended Jackson for decades. [1] On 12 August a federal judge sent it to arbitration under a 2019 settlement. [2]
The Robson and Safechuck cases against Jackson’s companies were set for trial on 14 February 2028 [3], and depositions were scheduled for the autumn. [4]
In probate court, Paris Jackson won an order requiring lawyers’ bonuses to be returned and then sought her own fees. [5][6] The estate reported large spending on the family. [8] The biopic Michael earned more than $1 billion. [7]
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