A Massachusetts judge has a lot of questions for Philippe Dauman,Sumner Redstone and others 11, to be exact.
Among them, and Probate and Family Court Judge George Phelan clearly wants to understand how much influence those around the aging and ailing media mogul have over him — particularly Sumner’s daughter,Shari Redstone.
For example, No. 1: “Does a Court have to find Sumner mentally incapacitated as a predicate to a finding of undue influence by Shari?”
Also Read: Viacom Owner Rips Board for Bankrolling Philippe Dauman LawsuitDauman, or co-plaintiff George Abrams and others have accused Shari Redstone of “manipulation” over the 93-year-traditional,who can barely speak at all anymore. The two men initially filed this springtime lawsuit against the Redstone Family over their removal from the Sumner M. Redstone Trust and the National Amusements, Inc. Board of Directors.
TheWrap took screenshots of the court order and its 11 questions. Here they are:Related stories from TheWrap:Viacom Blames Soft 'Ninja Turtles, and ' Redstone Drama for Lower Earnings ForecastViacom to Foot Philippe Dauman's Legal and PR Bills From Ongoing Redstone BattleSumner Redstone Moves to Replace Philippe Dauman,4 Others on Viacom Boa
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