Rolling Stones sue insurers for $12.7 million

Court documents relating to insurance claims for the cancellation of The Rolling Stones’ tour of Australia and New Zealand have revealed the band may not receive the $12.7 million they seek in compensation.

The papers show Mick Jagger was diagnosed with acute traumatic stress disorder and ordered not to perform for 30 days following the suicide of girlfriend L’Wren Scott on March 17, but insurance underwriters have argued her death wasn’t sudden and unexpected.

The band filed the suit in London, after insurers were granted the right from Brooke C. Wells of the US District Court to look into the mental health of Scott.

“Ms Scott’s death arose from, was traceable to, or accelerated by, a condition for which she had received or been recommended medical attention,” underwriters said in court papers.

Prior to The Stones’ rescheduled tour of Australia and New Zealand the band took out insurance to the sum of $23.9 million to cover a tour cancellation due to the death of any family members and others; Scott was listed in the policy.

The Rolling Stones are currently on their ’14 On Fire’ tour in Australia; they’ll play Allphones Arenas in Sydney tonight before the Hunter Valley, Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre and Mt Smart Stadiums in Auckland. They are yet to make an official comment.