Perry Farrell Files Lawsuit Against Former Bandmates in Jane’s Addiction Feud

Perry Farrell has officially responded to guitarist Dave Navarro’s assault and battery lawsuit stemming from a heated onstage incident during Jane’s Addiction’s reunion tour. In court documents filed on September 8 and obtained by People, Farrell denied all allegations, claiming that Navarro suffered no damage as a result of the confrontation.

Farrell’s filing argues that Navarro’s lawsuit lacks the necessary legal basis and accuses the guitarist of having “unclean hands” in the matter. The singer maintains that he acted in “good faith and without malice” and is requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed.

Navarro’s Team Responds to Farrell’s Defense

Navarro’s attorney, Christopher Frost, stated People in response, saying, “The lawsuit speaks for itself. So does the video.” He criticized Farrell’s response, noting that the singer has not taken any meaningful legal action to halt the litigation or support his counterclaims. Frost emphasized the strength of the case being brought by Navarro and fellow bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins.

Just hours before Farrell filed his own countersuit, Navarro, Avery, and Perkins had submitted a claim seeking up to $10 million in damages for lost income. The suit cites emotional, physical, and financial harm caused by Farrell, stating it was time for him to “face the consequences of his actions.”

Farrell Alleges Bullying, Defends His Actions

Farrell’s countersuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, paints a different picture. He claims he had been subjected to years of bullying by his former bandmates and is now accusing them of assault, emotional distress, and breach of contract.

Regarding the widely discussed onstage altercation last September, Farrell said he had simply tried to tell Navarro that his guitar was too loud during a performance of “Ocean Size.” According to Farrell’s legal team, he did not throw any punches and merely made physical contact in an effort to communicate. The complaint argues that Navarro and Avery escalated the situation in an “inappropriate and violent” manner, disproportionate to what Farrell calls a “minor bodycheck.”

Controversy Over Tour Cancellation and Mental Health Claims

Farrell’s lawsuit also challenges the narrative that the tour was canceled due to his mental health. He claims that this explanation was fabricated to discredit him and secure insurance payouts. His filing accuses the other band members of making defamatory statements about his mental health in an attempt to shift blame for the cancellation.

Navarro’s legal team refuted this version of events by pointing to a video and a social media post by Farrell’s wife, which reportedly acknowledged that Farrell was the aggressor and had been struggling mentally. Frost also cited Farrell’s own previous apology to the band, in which the singer admitted that his behavior was “inexcusable.”

“The complaint filed by Farrell is nothing more than revisionist history,” Frost concluded. “It won’t hold up.”