Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, along with bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, filed a $10 million lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell for assault and battery following a violent onstage altercation in September 2024. The incident led to the cancellation of their reunion tour and derailed a new album. Farrell has countersued, alleging a 'yearslong bullying campaign' against him by the other members, claiming they tried to undermine him and publicly accused him of mental health issues.
Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell fires back after Dave Navarro sued him over violent onstage attack
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, along with bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, filed a $10 million lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell for assault and battery following a violent onstage altercation in September 2024. The incident led to the cancellation of their reunion tour and derailed a new album. Farrell has countersued, alleging a 'yearslong bullying campaign' against him by the other members, claiming they tried to undermine him and publicly accused him of mental health issues.
Trending- 1 1985: Jane's Addiction formed
- 2 2010: Last time original four members performed together before reunion
- 3 September 13, 2024: Onstage altercation between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro in Boston
- 4 September 16, 2024: Jane's Addiction announced tour cancellation
- 5 Wednesday (July 17, 2025): Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins filed $10 million lawsuit against Perry Farrell
- 6 Wednesday (July 17, 2025): Perry Farrell filed a countersuit
- Lawsuits filed by both parties
- Cancellation of Jane's Addiction's 33-date North American reunion tour (15 remaining dates)
- Derailment of a planned 12-track album
- Financial losses for band members
- Public feud and accusations among band members
What: Jane's Addiction band members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins sued frontman Perry Farrell for assault and battery, and Farrell countersued them for a 'yearslong bullying campaign'.
When: Wednesday (lawsuits filed); September 13, 2024 (onstage attack); September 16, 2024 (tour cancellation).
Where: Onstage during a concert (Boston, Massachusetts, USA), and backstage.
Why: Navarro, Avery, and Perkins allege Farrell assaulted Navarro onstage and backstage. Farrell alleges a 'yearslong bullying campaign' by the other members, including trying to undermine him during performances and publicly accusing him of mental health issues.
How: Navarro, Avery, and Perkins filed a $10 million lawsuit for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and indemnity and contribution. Farrell filed a countersuit.