Perry Farrell is facing a lawsuit from his former Jane’s Addiction bandmates after a heated incident during what turned out to be their final concert. Guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Eric Avery claim Farrell committed assault, battery, and other offenses during the band’s 2024 tour, which ended abruptly when Farrell punched Navarro during a show in Boston on September 13.
The lawsuit alleges that Farrell often ignored group decisions and showed up onstage intoxicated. After the altercation, Navarro, who was recovering from long COVID-19, looked for a replacement guitarist to keep the tour going. However, he, Perkins, and Avery ultimately decided to cancel the tour altogether. The suit states, “Plaintiffs were rightfully afraid and uncomfortable to perform with him again,” noting that Farrell was not in a fit state to continue.
The band claims Farrell’s actions cost them money and may leave them liable for an advance they received for a new album that they can no longer deliver. They are seeking at least $10 million in damages.
In a statement, the band’s attorney said they had high hopes for a revival of Jane’s Addiction but faced challenges with Farrell’s performance and behavior. They feel wronged and want their story told.
On the other hand, Farrell’s lawyers argue that the lawsuit is an attempt to control the narrative and paint him in a negative light, claiming it was filed after they learned of legal action from Farrell’s side.
