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Tensions within iconic rock band Jane’s Addiction have exploded into multiple legal battles, with all four original members now entangled in lawsuits against each other. According to TMZ, the group is seeking no less than $10 million in damages following an alleged physical altercation during a live performance in September 2024.

The legal filing claims that Farrell allegedly attacked Navarro onstage during a North American concert, an incident that spiraled out of control and allegedly led to the cancellation of a significant portion of the band’s tour, as well as allegedly caused the band to shelve plans for a new studio album.

Footage from a show dated September 13, 2024, shows Farrell and Navarro engaging in a heated exchange before escalating into pushing and shoving. Navarro claims that the confrontation continued backstage, where Farrell allegedly struck him in the face. 

According to the lawsuit, “no one could calm Perry down,” and Navarro found the incident especially distressing, citing a violent event from his youth as a major emotional trigger. After the fallout, 15 concert dates were canceled and the group’s album production was allegedly paused, causing substantial monetary losses. 

At the time, Navarro had recently ended a $25,000-a-month disability benefit related to long COVID in order to rejoin the band. The decision wasn’t taken lightly, and he could have continued to receive monthly payments for several years. Instead, he spent months working with doctors, therapists and nutritionists to get himself mentally and physically ready to tour again.

Additionally, Farrell’s wife, Etty, disclosed shortly after the show that the singer intended to consult with a neurologist and ENT specialist for health-related concerns. Navarro also revealed that band tensions were already running high, claiming Farrell had allegedly “threatened to quit the band multiple times” and had persuaded him to delay his wedding in Scotland to extend their tour schedule.

The suit accuses Farrell of alleged assault and alleged battery, along with alleged emotional trauma, alleged breach of contract and alleged negligence.

Farrell has now filed his own lawsuit against Navarro, Avery and Perkins though notably not as a countersuit.