Michael Jackson estate settles lawsuit with 'Thriller' performer

Jackson "Thriller" lawsuit settlement: Michael Jackson's estate has settled a lawsuit with a "Thriller" music video performer. IMAGE

1/4/13

A performer from the music video "Thriller" will receive $55,000 as part of an agreement with Michael Jackson's estate. The woman launched a breach-of-contract lawsuit in 2009.

Michael Jackson estate settles lawsuit with Thriller music video extra

The executives of Michael Jackson's estate have agreed to hand over $55,000 to a woman who appeared in the King of Pop's "Thriller" music video.

Ola Ray launched a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Jackson and his production company in May 2009, claiming she was still owed profits for her work on the 13-minute video, which was released three decades ago.

Now, executors have reached a settlement with Ray, also offering to pay her legal team $20,000 to cover the cost of their lengthy court battle, according to TMZ.com.

_____

MSN News on Facebook and Twitter

Stay up to date on breaking news and current events.

Friend us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/news.msn

O.J. Simpson was back in court recently to try to overturn a 2008 armed robbery conviction. Here are other famous people who have spent time behind bars.

A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris. Tornadoes are the most violent of all atmospheric storms.