Quincy Jones' win overturned in Michael Jackson lawsuit

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A California appeals court has ruled that a trial judge overseeing Quincy Jones' fight for more royalties for his work producing Michael Jackson records didn't adequately interpret contracts. As a result, the superstar producer's $9.4 million win three years ago has been reversed.

Jones initially won in 2017

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — An appellate court ruled on Tuesday that the Michael Jackson estate does not have to pay US$6.9 million in royalties and fees to Quincy Jones.

The estate of the late Michael Jackson has won a decisive legal victory against the King of Pop’s longtime producer, with an appeals court overturning a jury’s 2017 decision to award Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties he claimed he was owed for projects released after Jackson’s 2009 death.

A California appeals court has ruled that a trial judge overseeing Quincy Jones' fight for more royalties for his work producing Michael Jackson records didn't adequately interpret contracts. As a result, the superstar producer's $9.4 million win three years ago has been reversed. Jones originally sought $30 million for projects made after

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