Why is Dave Navarro suing Perry Farrell? Inside Jane’s Addiction’s legal battle

Jane Addiction's Dave Navarro has filed a lawsuit against Perry Farrell following the violent incident that occurred on stage between the two last year. The altercation derailed the band's much-anticipated reunion tour and ultimately led to their disbandment. In light of the fallout, Navarro is now suing his former bandmate for $10 million, and he is not alone. Fellow band members Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins have joined the lawsuit.

According to Rolling Stone, a legal petition filed by the Jane Addiction stablemates outlines multiple serious allegations against Farrell, including assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract. As per Rolling Stone, the documents filed by Dave Navarro & company state the following:

"The Band can no longer function as a result of the Defendant’s conduct, including his sudden, violent outbursts and demonstrated inability to serve as the Band’s frontman and vocalist. The physical, emotional, and financial harms Defendant has wrought have deeply impacted the Plaintiffs, their families, and their loved ones, and it is time for Defendant to face the consequences of his actions and be held accountable."

What led to Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell's fight?

The incident occured during a concert held in Boston last year, when Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell got involved in a physical fight. In front of thousands of fans, the latter allegedly punched Navarro.

As per court documents, the altercation continued off stage as well, during which Navarro was allegedly punched again by Farrell. The lawsuit has described Farrell's actions as "erratic" and accused him of being a frequent drinker who was under the influence of alcohol even while performing on stage.

Apart from the aforementioned assault allegations, the lawsuit claims a broader pattern of erratic behavior from Farrell throughout the tour.The plaintiffs, (also his former bandmates) are now seeking $10 million in damages. The document also claims that Navarro had terminated a disability insurance policy to rejoin the band (information that Perry was allegedly aware of), and describes Perry's actions as a calculated move.

Jane Addiction's tour cancellation left fans disappointed and the band with outstanding bills to settle, which they are now seeking from Farrell. Even after Farrell issued a public apology to Dave Navarro, the latter has closed the doors on a potential band reunion in the future. In an interview with Guitar Player in May, the guitarist said:

"I have to speak in broad strokes here, because there are other individuals involved, and it's still very tender and unresolved. There was an altercation onstage, and all the hard work and dedication and writing and hours in the studio, and picking up and leaving home and crisscrossing the country and Europe and trying to overcome my illness — it all came to a screeching halt and forever destroyed the band's life. And there’s no chance for the band to ever play together again."

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Dave Navarro had ruled out the possibility of rejoining the band, and the lawsuit has now exacerbated the financial consequences of the tour’s cancellation.

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