Los Angeles ( CNN ) -- Jurors deciding if a concert promoter is liable in Michael Jackson 's death will return for a fourth day of deliberations Wednesday . The panel of 12 worked nearly 11 hours since closing arguments Thursday without reaching a verdict , a fact that might offer encouragement to the lawyers for Jackson 's mother and three children . A `` no '' decision on the first of 16 questions on their verdict form -- Did AEG Live hire Dr. Conrad Murray -- would have immediately ended the trial without a need to consider the remaining 15 questions that concern negligence and damages . If they 've already completed work on the first question in nearly 11 hours of deliberations , it would represent a major hurdle for the Jacksons ' case in the five-month-long wrongful death trial . Katherine Jackson and her grandchildren Prince , Paris and Blanket contend AEG Live is responsible for the pop icon 's death because it negligently hired , retained or supervised the doctor convicted in his death . Jackson died of an overdose of the surgical anesthetic propofol , which Dr. Conrad Murray told investigators he was using to treat the singer 's insomnia so he could rest for rehearsals . Murray is set to be released from jail later this month after serving two years for involuntary manslaughter . The death happened just days before Jackson 's comeback tour -- promoted and produced by AEG Live -- was set to debut in London in the summer of 2009 . Question No . 1 . Did AEG Live hire Murray ? The company 's lawyers contend Jackson chose Murray , who had treated him for three years as a family physician , but Jackson lawyers argue the promoters chose to negotiate their own contract with the doctor so they could control him . A so-called `` smoking gun '' e-mail sent by AEG Live Co-CEO Paul Gongaware 11 days before Jackson died said , `` We want to remind ( Murray ) that it is AEG , not MJ , who is paying his salary . We want to remind him what is expected of him . '' The Jacksons also point to a television interview soon after Jackson died in which AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips said AEG Live `` hired '' Murray . If jurors say yes to the hiring question , deliberations then turn to the questions of negligence . Were AEG Live executives negligent in dealing with Murray and did their negligence contribute significantly to Jackson 's death ? AEG Live lawyers argue they had no way of knowing that Murray -- licensed to practice in four states and never sued for malpractice -- was a risk to Jackson . The singer was a secretive drug addict who kept even his closest relatives in the dark about his use of propofol to sleep , they contend . Jackson lawyers contend the company 's agreement with Murray created a medical conflict of interest that led him to break his Hippocratic Oath to do no harm . Murray , who was $ 1 million in debt , was pressured to deliver the risky treatments or else possibly lose the $ 150,000 monthly salary , they argue . Executives ignored a series of warning signs that Jackson was at risk in his last weeks , including deteriorating health that included weight loss , inability to perform his trademark dances or remember lyrics to his standard songs , and paranoia , the Jacksons argue . A sleep expert testified that the nightly propofol infusions robbed Jackson of vital REM sleep , which caused the deterioration . Blame and damages . If jurors reach a decision that AEG Live is liable , then they 'll consider other questions to determine how much in damages the promoter must pay Katherine , Prince , Paris and Blanket Jackson . Jackson lead lawyer Brian Panish suggested a range between $ 1 billion and $ 2 billion to replace the earnings lost by Jackson 's death at age 50 and the non-economic -- or personal -- damages from the loss of a father and son . The damage award , however , would be reduced by the percentage of blame jurors decide Michael Jackson shares in his death . The Jackson lawyer suggested in closing arguments Thursday that they assigned 20 % of the liability to Jackson . Engaged jurors . Jurors appeared engaged and entertained through 21 weeks of the trial , which included dramatic testimony by Jackson 's mother , son and former wife . Several jurors even applauded at the end of testimony by famed choreographer-director Kenny Ortega . Their first notes to the judge Friday indicated that Juror No . 6 had been chosen as presiding juror -- or foreman . He is a high school physical education teacher who heads to the football field after each day of court to coach a team . They also asked for 12 copies of the written contract AEG Live sent to Murray , a copy of the `` This Is It '' film -- which documents Jackson 's last rehearsals -- and a DVD player . A Jackson lawyer suggested outside of court that it would be a good sign for his side If deliberations last more than a few days -- since it indicates jurors have moved past the key initial questions . CNN 's camera will be in the courtroom when a verdict is read . Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos approved the network 's request last week to televise the closing arguments and verdict . She refused a request in April to allow cameras in court for the opening and testimony phase .
NEW : Jurors deliberate nearly 11 hours over 3 days . The first question : Did AEG Live hire Dr. Murray ? Lengthy deliberations would benefit the Jacksons , a lawyer suggests . A verdict would be televised .