AAP

Jackson collaborators seek debt payments

AAP October 31, 2009, 4:31 am

Michael Jackson's collaborators on Thriller say they are due more than $US2.3 million ($A2.51 million) from the singer's estate.

George Folsey Jr, the producer of the iconic 14-minute Thriller video, filed a claim on Thursday for more than $US1 million ($A1.09 million) he says he's owed.

An attorney for the video's director, John Landis, filed creditors claims against the singer's estate - also on Thursday - saying they are likely due more than $US1.3 million ($A1.42 million).

Landis and his company sued Jackson before his death, claiming the singer hadn't paid Landis his share of profits in recent years.

Landis also sued to stop Jackson from exploiting new Thriller projects, such as a Broadway show. Those cases are still pending.

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