L'Wren Scott autopsy - A federal Judge has granted a group of insurance underwriters the permission to probe into the mental health of Mick Jagger's girlfriend, L'Wren Scott, before she committed suicide on March 17th.
The underwriters are contesting a $12.7 million claim by the Rolling Stones for their tour which was canceled due to L'Wen Scott's death.
The Utah judge granted at least 12 underwriters the permission to gather evidence by questioning L'Wren Scott's brother Randall Bambrough about the conditions surrounding her death.
L'Wren Scott's autopsy has revealed that the 49 years old model and designer died from hanging. At the time she committed suicide, her business was reported to be in debt.
Prior to their Australia and New Zealand tour, the Rolling Stones took out a $23.9 million policy aimed at averting losses if their shows were called off due to the death of family members. Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott was listed among these family members. She and the singer have reportedly been dating since 2001.
L'Wren Scott's death forced the legendary rock band to postpone their planned tour because of Mick Jagger's health. Court documents show that Jagger was suffering from acute traumatic stress disorder, which prompted doctors to advice that he stays off the stage for at least 30 days.
The Rolling Stones subsequently filed a $12.7 million claim for losses incurred due to the tour being postponed.
But the band's London-based underwriters have denied the claim. According to them, L'Wren Scott may have been suffering from a preexisting mental illness therefore her death might not be protected by the policy.
"Ms Scott intended to, and did, commit suicide and her death was therefore not sudden and unforeseen," the underwriters said in court papers.
The insurers have also questioned Mick Jagger's alleged emotional breakdown, which forced the band to cancel the shows.
Meanwhile, Mr Bambrough, Scott's brother, has said that he is unaware of the judge's decision and has not received a subpoena to provide a testimony or any documents about his late sister.
The underwriters are reported to have also asked a New York court to also grant them permission to gather information from Brittany Penebre, Scott's former assistant, who found her body.
L'Wren Scott left her entire estate worth about $9 million to Mick Jagger. Last month, the Rolling Stones started a new tour of Australia and New Zealand.
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