Band members of Jane's Addiction filing lawsuits following a violent altercation during a performance, resulting in the tour's cancellation.
## Title: Dueling Lawsuits Erupt Between Members of Iconic Band Jane's Addiction
In the midst of a highly anticipated 2024 tour, the original members of Jane's Addiction found themselves embroiled in a series of lawsuits. The disputes stem from a physical altercation that took place during the tour, leading to the cancellation of the remaining shows and the band's eventual disbandment.
### Background and Incident
Jane's Addiction, a seminal band in the Los Angeles music scene of the late 1980s, rose to national fame with hits such as "Jane Says" and "Been Caught Stealing." The band, comprising Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins, embarked on a tour in 2024. However, the journey was marred by tensions and health issues, with Farrell reportedly struggling with tinnitus and a sore throat[2].
### Key Events
The turning point came on September 13, 2024, during a concert at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston. An altercation between Farrell and Navarro culminated in Farrell physically assaulting Navarro on stage[2]. The incident led to the show's immediate cancellation and the crew's intervention. The following day, the band canceled their scheduled show in Bridgeport, Connecticut[2].
On September 16, 2024, the remaining tour shows were canceled, with Navarro, Avery, and Perkins attributing the cancellation to Farrell's erratic behaviour and mental health issues, while Farrell issued an apology acknowledging his actions were "inexcusable"[2].
### Lawsuits
In July 2025, Navarro, Avery, and Perkins sued Farrell in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, and other claims. They described the incident as a "brutal and unprovoked attack" that led to the tour's termination[1].
Farrell and his wife, Etty Lau Farrell, responded by filing a lawsuit against Navarro, Avery, and Perkins, alleging similar offenses but with a different account of events. Farrell referenced well-documented antagonism within the band's history[1].
### Current Status
As of May 2025, Dave Navarro has stated that there is "no chance" Jane's Addiction will reunite[2]. Avery, Navarro, and Perkins have been working on new music without Farrell's involvement[2]. The dueling lawsuits seek jury trials with damages to be determined at a later date[1].
[1] Rolling Stone, "Jane's Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell Over 2024 Tour Brawl," July 30, 2025.
[2] Spin, "Jane's Addiction: A Timeline of the Band's Tumultuous History," September 20, 2024.
The ongoing lawsuits between Jane's Addiction members revolve around a physical altercation that occurred during their 2024 tour, potentially leading to a permanent end to the band. The tension and music made by Jane's Addiction, known for hits like "Jane Says" and "Been Caught Stealing," have been overshadowed by legal disputes and the cancellation of their shows.
