Dr. Arnold Klein Sues For Libel
Sept. 15 2009, Published 5:33 a.m. ET
Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's dermatologist and friend, is suing Dr. Stephen Hoefflin for libel, slander, emotional distress amongst several other actions.
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Dr. Klein is suing Dr. Hoefflin, who claimed to treat Michael Jackson from 1978-2002, for an interview that he gave to a British tabloid on July 24th, 2009.
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According to the lawsuit, Dr. Hoefflin said the following in the interview, "Murray definitely called Klein because Klein taught him how to administer Propofol."
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Dr. Klein said that statement was categorically false. Dr. Klein is seeking unspecified damages.
Calls to Dr. Klein and Dr. Hoefflin weren't immediately returned.