Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins have filed a lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell, accusing him of assault, battery, and other charges stemming from a September 2024 onstage scuffle that resulted in the cancellation of their reunion tour. The band claims to have lost over $10 million as a result of the tour’s cancellation and are seeking damages for Farrell’s alleged actions.
According to the lawsuit, Navarro terminated his disability payments to return to work with the band but continued to receive $25,000 per month from an insurance policy after deciding he couldn’t continue due to the altercation. The group had agreed to operate democratically during the tour, with a majority vote decision-making process, but Farrell repeatedly overruled decisions and made everything about himself.
The scuffle allegedly began when Farrell insisted on performing a video of his wife Etty dancing onstage, which Navarro and others objected to. As the days went by, Farrell’s performance became increasingly erratic, with him appearing intoxicated and slurring his speech between songs. The situation escalated into a violent confrontation at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion, where Farrell shoved Navarro near the end of his guitar solo.
The band members are now seeking compensation for lost income, including $240,000 in unpaid commissions to their manager, business manager, and legal team. They also claim that Farrell’s actions have caused them emotional distress and financial harm. The lawsuit alleges that Farrell’s behavior has led to a breakdown in the group’s dynamics and that it is impossible for the band to continue performing together again.
The situation highlights long-simmering tensions within Jane’s Addiction, which had reunited for a tour of Europe and North America after several years apart. The group had released new singles and was working on an album, but their reunion efforts were ultimately derailed by Farrell’s behavior.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/janes-addiction-sue-perry-farrell-fight-1235386779