Michael Jackson has been sued by a Los Angeles antiques dealer who claims the embattled pop star refuses to pay for nearly $180,000 in furniture that he took home in May.
According to the lawsuit, Jackson bought $378,000 in merchandise, including a $37,000 urn, $30,000 "Louis XVI style" bust and clock and a gold-painted dancing girl, from the Mayfair Gallery, but has not paid the entire bill.
A woman answering the phone at Mayfair Gallery, which specializes in 19th century European furniture, declined to comment on the breach of contract lawsuit, which was filed late last night in Los Angeles Superior Court.
"We've heard rumblings about the lawsuit and what we will do is handle it in a good and business-like manner and take care of it as are all matters are in Michael's business," Jackson's lawyer Mr Brian Oxman said.
Jackson faces trial in January on a 10-count indictment that charges him with child molestation and conspiracy.
A former business associate filed a $3 million breach of contract lawsuit against Jackson on Tuesday claiming unpaid loans, cash advances and producing fees. Jackson has also been sued this year by a herbalist and a charter jet company, in both cases over what they say are unpaid bills.
Forbes magazine estimated in an article published last year that he had a net worth of about $350 million, but said he had heavy liens against his property and spent heavily on a lavish lifestyle.