Earlier right this moment it was reported that Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins had been suing their Jane’s Dependancy bandmate Perry Farrell for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional misery, negligence, breach of fiduciary obligation, and breach of contract. The lawsuit follows a number of public incidents, together with an onstage battle betwen Farrell and Navarro in September. Now Farrell is suing the trio again for assault and battery, bullying and harassment, and breach of contract, amongst different allegations.
Farrell filed the authorized criticism — which isn’t a countersuit however as a substitute a separate lawsuit — along with his spouse Etty Lau Farrell and his touring firm. He additionally alleges that he had no say in canceling the Jane’s Dependancy tour and breaking apart the band. He claims the battle with Navarro was a results of his frustration of his bandmates “taking part in their devices at a excessive quantity in order that he couldn’t hear himself sing with out blasting his personal in-ear displays at an unsafe degree,” and that Navarro “charged and assaulted” Farrell and his spouse backstage.
Farrell’s lawyer shared the next assertion with Consequence:
As a founding member and inventive pressure behind Jane’s Dependancy, Perry Farrell has all the time prioritized the band’s legacy and its supporters, which is why the occasions of September thirteenth, 2024 in Boston and the ensuing fallout was so devastating. With out warning or session and utilizing Perry as a scapegoat, Dave Navarro and the opposite band members took it upon themselves to abruptly cancel the remaining tour dates—violating contracts and disregarding all skilled obligations. Perry was blindsided by not being allowed to vote and be heard, leaving him unable to plead his case to proceed the tour for his or her followers. If that was not dangerous sufficient, Dave Navarro then deliberately and publicly blamed Perry for the canceled tour dates successfully destroying Perry’s repute and inflicting him irreparable hurt. Regardless of this continued bullying perpetuated by Navarro, Perry’s dedication to Jane’s Dependancy and the preservation of its constructive affect on the music business stays unshaken. He’s actively exploring methods to handle the scenario and guarantee accountability.
Navarro, Avery, and Perkins’ lawsuit in opposition to Farrell seeks $10 million in damages.
