The family of a woman who died two years ago is suing Michael Jackson and a California hospital, claiming the gravely-ill patient was moved from her two-bed trauma unit to make room for the pop star when he arrived with flu symptoms.

Pop star Michael Jackson has been released from a hospital where he was treated for flu symptoms, which delayed jury selection for his trial on child molestation charges.

The child abuse trial of Michael Jackson was delayed until next week after the singer was rushed to hospital with flu.

Michael Jackson was rushed to hospital today with the flu, delaying his high-profile trial until next week.