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Jane's Addiction sues Perry Farrell over onstage brawl

Members of Jane's Addiction have sued the alt-rock band's lead singer, Perry Farrell.

The legal action comes after an on-stage altercation last autumn that they claim derailed their North American tour and forthcoming album.

Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins are seeking $10 million (£7.45 million) from the singer, the Guardian reports.

Guitarist Navarro is also suing Farrell for assault and battery for the onstage altercation at a Boston concert in September 2024.

Footage from the concert showed Farrell punching and shoving Navarro before he was restrained by crew members. He was then escorted off the stage.

The band members reportedly allege in the complaint that "Perry's repeated and unprovoked attack on Navarro was especially painful because Perry knew that Navarro was still weak and suffering from the effects of long COVID-19".

The attack allegedly continued backstage, where Farrell threw "another unexpected punch, striking him on the left side of the face".

Following the incident, the band cancelled the rest of their reunion tour.

At the time, Navarro released a statement on behalf of Jane's Addiction that read: "Due to a continuing pattern of behaviour and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour.

"Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs."

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