California Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Michael Jackson Abuse Lawsuits, Allowing Cases to Proceed

A California appeals court has ruled that two lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Michael Jackson can proceed. The lawsuits, brought by Wade Robson and James Safechuck, were initially dismissed by a lower court. The three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal found that the men can validly claim that two Jackson-owned corporations had a responsibility to protect them.

This is the second time the lawsuits have been brought back after dismissal. The ruling was enabled by a new California law that temporarily broadened the scope of sexual abuse cases.

Robson’s lawsuit was filed in 2013, and Safechuck’s in 2014. Both men allege that Jackson sexually abused them for years when they were boys. The lawsuits name two Jackson-owned corporations as defendants.

The appeals court ruling means that the lawsuits can now proceed. The ruling is a victory for Robson and Safechuck, who have been fighting for years to have their cases heard in court.

The ruling is the latest development in a long legal battle. It remains to be seen how the case will proceed, but the appeals court ruling is a step forward for Robson and Safechuck in their quest for justice.