Katherine Jackson is now the legal guardian of Jackson's three children
A wrongful death lawsuit brought by the relatives of singer Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is set to open in a small court in Los Angeles.
Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson and his three children say the firm did not properly investigate the doctor found guilty over Jackson's death in 2009.
AEG Live say they did nothing wrong and could not have foreseen Jackson's death on the eve of his comeback tour.
Millions of dollars could be at stake in the case, which may last 90 days.
Jurors, who are to be paid $15 (£10) each day, are due to hear from lawyers on both sides before testimony in the civil trial begins.
The case, which is expected to focus on the last months of Jackson's life, his financial history and his overall health, could feature testimony from his children.
It is also reported that stars such as singer Diana Ross, director Spike Lee and music producer Quincy Jones may take the stand.
Michael Jackson was said to be taking powerful anaesthetics as a sleeping aid
The trial is expected to focus on Conrad Murray, the former cardiologist who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for administering a combination of sedatives and the anaesthetic propofol that allegedly killed Jackson.
Murray is in prison, appealing his conviction.
He agreed to work as Jackson's personal physician for $150,000 a month during the This Is It concert series, but Jackson died before the tour began.
AEG Live is expected to argue that Jackson had selected Murray to be his personal doctor, and that Murray was not officially an AEG employee.
But his family are expected to argue the concert promoters put pressure on Murray to get Jackson ready for the gruelling tour schedule despite the pop icon's fragile health.
Famous members of Jackson's family, including his sister Janet, are also expected to attend the trial.
Jackson concert promoter case opens
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