Veterinarian Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Settled

Money dispute comes to an end

January 25, 2006

As reported two weeks ago, Michael Jackson was sued by veterinarian Dr. Martin Dinnes concerning unpaid wages for his work at Neverland Valley ranch, the suit has now since been settled.

"The animals are fine. Our dispute is all settled," Dinnes told the Santa Barbara News-Press. The Doctor also responded to an investigation into the welfare of animals at the ranch by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The investigation followed a complaint by the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) following tabloid reports the animals were being mistreated. "Attacking the health and welfare of those animals is a direct attack on me, and my credentials are impeccable," said Dinnes. "We really have nothing to hide. Our doors are open, to the right people. You could eat off the ground on that property."

The veterinarian wanted to clarify that the lawsuit was nothing personal against Michael, and that he's glad that it has been settled. "Michael and I are very close," he said. "We've been close for 20 years. My dispute was not with Michael. It was with his business people. Through everything that Michael went through, their mind wasn't on a lot of things. I've been there with him before, through times when I failed to get a check on time, but they never, ever stuck me, and I was assured they never would again. Something triggered me to file, but it's all settled."

Source: MJNI.com