Reynaud Jones also claimed that he had considered suing Jackson over "Billie Jean".

British singer Des'ree would later sue Jackson, stating that her 1991 single "Feel So High" was also sampled on "Got 'til It's Gone".

However, Ray eventually sued Jackson on May 5, 2009 in a dispute to obtain uncollected royalties.

Pendleton in fact sued Jackson in a failed attempt either to reverse the results or to gain a new election.

In 2009, Landis sued Jackson in a dispute over royalties for the video; he claims to be owed four years' worth of royalties, effectively ending their friendship.

Dibango sued Jackson and settled out of court for one million French francs, agreeing thereby to waive future rights to this recording but not future use of the material.

Following the divorce, Elizondo sued Jackson for spousal support.

In 1996, Evan Chandler sued Jackson for around $60 million, claiming Jackson had breached an agreement never to discuss the case.

However, Ray did sue Jackson on May 6, 2009 in a dispute to obtain uncollected royalties.

In 2006, she sued Jackson for one immediate payment of $195,000 and one payment of $50,000 to pursue a child custody case.