Director John Landis , Michael Jackson made ` ` Thriller '' over 25 years ago . Landis claims the contract gave him 50 percent of net profits from video . ' ` ` wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits , '' suit ##ors . The court has set May 11 as the date for lawyers to hold a conference with a judge concerning the lawsuit . Jackson 's lawyers have not responded .
Director John Landis , Michael Jackson made ` ` Thriller '' over 25 years ago . Landis claims the contract gave him 50 percent of net profits from video . ' ` ` wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits , '' suit ##ors . Jackson 's lawyers have not responded .