The legendary band is seeking $12.7 million from their insurers after they were forced to cancel scheduled gigs in Australia and New Zealand following the death of Mick Jagger's girlfriend.
- November 10, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Insurers are going to seek information in regards to L'Wren Scott's mental health in connection to a legal battle against The Rolling Stones. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the federal court in Salt Lake City has given permission to insurance underwriters to seek information from Scott's brother Randall Bambrough as they attempt to avoid paying $12.7 million in insurance to the band.
The Rolling Stones postponed their concerts in Australia and New Zealand after Scott committed suicide by hanging in her apartment in March. Mick Jagger subsequently was "diagnosed as suffering from acute traumatic stress disorder" and was told to rest for 30 days, according to court documents.
Prior to the tour, the legendary band took out a $23.9 million policy which would be paid if the tour got canceled due to the death of family members or others. In the documents, Jagger listed the names of his ex-wives and girlfriends, seven children and four grandchildren.
The band filed $12.7 claim of loss, but it was denied. The band then filed a lawsuit in London. In response to the suit, the insurance officials said Scott's death was not "not beyond her control." "Ms. Scott intended to, and did, commit suicide and her death was therefore not 'sudden and unforeseen,' " read the court document. Besides, she might suffer from pre-existing mental illness which is not covered by insurance policy.
The underwriters now are seeking info on possible illnesses, treatments and the circumstances of her death. Bambrough has said he is not aware of the news and that he did not receive subpoena from the court. "I have no idea what this is about. I have nothing to say. I don't know what they're doing or what they're not doing," he told NY Daily News on Sunday night, November 9.
The underwriters are also seeking similar information from Scott's personal assistant Brittany Penebre and have filed a petition in federal court in New York.
