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Dave Navarro is suing his former Jane’s Addiction bandmate Perry Farrell for assault and battery following their on-stage altercation during a concert in September 2024. Additionally, Navarro, along with fellow Jane’s Addiction members Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, are suing Perry for emotional distress, negligence, and breach of contract over the subsequent cancelation of the band’s tour following the incident. Navarro, Avery, and Perkins are seeking a minimum of $10 million in damages.
TMZ was the first to report news of the lawsuit.
During Jane’s Addiction concert at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion on September 13th, 2024, Farrell shoved and punched Navarro before being separated by Avery and the band’s crew. The band subsequently canceled the remainder of the tour — which had marked the first featuring its classic lineup in 14 years.
Following the incident, Farrell issued a public apology, saying he took “full accountability” for his actions. He also reportedly sought medical attention for vocal issues that plagued him on the tour.
However, in a recent interview with Guitar Player, Navarro expressed little interest in making amends with Farrell and ruled out the possibility that Jane’s Addiction would ever play together again.
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