A man by the name of Richard Lapointe, the plaintiff in the case, is now suing Jackson’s estate and Julien’s Auction House for at least $5 million dollars for stopping an auction where he placed bids on at least 170 items of Michael Jackson memorabilia. Richard Lapointe stated that he is suing for being emotionally damaged and would like to be compensated for it. He also stated that $5 million dollars is what the estimated total value of the items to be auctioned.

The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the two parties named above. Richard Lapointe claims that he was the only bidder on at least 83 items, therefore the highest bidder when the auction was pulled by the Jackson estate and Julien’s Auction House.
The problem arose when the Jackson estate and Julien’s Auction House had difficulties in negotiations but details have not been made clear on exactly what they were having problems agreeing on.

Julian’s Auction House notified Richard Lapointe on April 11th and April 14th to let him know that he was registered and they have received his bids. The next day, Lapointe receives a letter stating that the auction would be cancelled “despite having bids” on the 170 items. However, Richard Lapointe also agreed with the terms of the auction which stated that “the auction could be canceled at any time”.

We have been told that the items will now be back up for auction on November 21st. If Richard Lapoine really wanted the items that bad, and is so emotionally distraught over not winning the auction, he can bid in November.

Not only has Richard Lapointe filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auction House, but the Michael Jackson Estate has also filled against them for property that was taken from the Neverland Ranch and not auctioned as they stated. This was to take place back in April, while Michael was still alive.

Do you think this is just another case of someone trying to get rich quick by suing or do you think that Richard Lapointe has a legitimate reason to sue the Auction House?