Neal Schon Is Going To Court Against Jonathan Cain

Earlier this month, Jonathan Cain of Journey filed a lawsuit against his bandmate Neal Schon, accusing him of misusing the band’s credit cards. The suit alleges that Schon and his wife, Michaele, have been exceeding their approved budget of $1,500 per night while on tour, racking up hefty bills for private jet travel and luxury hotel stays.

According to the lawsuit, these expenses have put a financial strain on the band, leading to unmet obligations to their crew and production staff. Schon, however, has denied these claims.

Neal Schon Responds to Lawsuit Allegations

In response, Schon took to social media on Sunday, describing the lawsuit as “absolute rubbish.” He later elaborated on Facebook, saying:

“I find Cain’s slanderous allegations very disruptive and damaging, with intent to try to harm me, the band, crew, promoter, and the tour. It’s truly disturbing to hear of Mr. Cain’s filing in the middle of Journey’s very successful Stadium Tour with our good friends Def Leppard. Journey has a great life, and I thank the fans for that.”

Schon’s attorney, Jack Yoskowitz, appeared in a Delaware court on August 7th, requesting a neutral party to break tie votes between Schon and Cain, who are the only two board members of Journey’s business entity.

In his social media post, Schon further claimed that Cain has created a “hostile work environment” for himself, other band members, and crew. He reiterated that the allegations were false and vowed to prove his innocence in court.

Amidst this legal turmoil, Journey’s fall 2024 tour dates in the U.K. and Ireland were canceled.

Schon concluded by stating:

“My focus is, as it always has been, the music and the fans. I’ve been with Journey for 51 years now, and I will continue to make the right decisions for the band, crew, music, and fans. All Journey band members you see on stage with me I personally hired, including Jonathan Cain. I will let the music do the talking.”