Jane’s Addiction Members File Lawsuit… Perry Farell Responds
Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins have filed a lawsuit (on 7/16) against lead singer Perry Farrell over last September’s onstage altercation between Farrell and Navarro during a concert in Boston. Navarro has also sued Farrell for assault and battery related to the incident.
The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleges that the group lost over $10 million as a result of the subsequent cancelation of both the tour and a planned album.
Dave Navarro (l) and Perry Farrell (r)
“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 complaint said. “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.”
Jane’s Addiction members also allege in the lawsuit that Farrell was often unable to adequately perform on stage as a result of his alcohol consumption.
Hours later Farrell files a complaint accusing his bandmates of prolonged harassment and of canceling the tour without consulting him.
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