Perry Farrell has filed a lawsuit against his former Jane's Addiction bandmates, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins, alleging assault, emotional distress, and breach of contract, in response to their earlier lawsuit against him. The dispute stems from a violent incident during a Boston concert and disagreements over the band's tour cancellation, with Farrell claiming harassment and assault by his bandmates. Both parties are now engaged in legal battles over the conflict.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction has filed a lawsuit against former bandmates Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins, accusing them of bullying and physical violence, shortly after they filed a lawsuit against him over an onstage scuffle and band breakup. The bandmates' lawsuit claims Farrell assaulted and caused emotional distress, and they seek damages for the canceled tour and related losses.
Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars reveals in a Rolling Stone interview that he hasn't spoken to his bandmates since 2019 and doesn't plan on ever talking to them again. Mars describes feeling used, sad, and inferior during the band's last tour and expresses deep emotional wounds. He has filed a lawsuit against Mötley Crüe, claiming they tried to remove him as a significant stakeholder in the group's corporation. Mars suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis and retired from touring last year due to worsening health issues. The band has filed legal paperwork to send the dispute into arbitration.
Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars and the band's management are embroiled in a legal dispute over his departure from the band. Mars filed a lawsuit against the band last week, alleging that they had mistreated him and were trying to oust him. The band's management has responded by accusing Mars of launching a "smear campaign" against the band and making false accusations. The dispute centers on whether Mars quit the band or was fired, and whether he is entitled to a share of the band's profits. The band's management says that Mars was treated well and that he is being taken advantage of by his representatives.
Mick Mars, the guitarist of Motley Crue, has filed a lawsuit against the band, alleging that they are trying to force him out and have withheld information about the band's businesses. Mars has a 25% ownership share in the band's businesses and claims that they have demanded he sign a severance agreement that would divest him of those interests. The suit also alleges that the band has engaged in "gaslighting" and belittling him for years. Mars retired from touring last year due to health issues but intended to remain a member of the band for recordings and one-off shows.
