Jane's Addiction Bandmates File Dueling Lawsuits Over Onstage Scuffle During Boston Concert

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Updated on: July 18, 2025 / 9:28 AM EDT

An onstage scuffle last year between members of alternative rock band Jane's Addiction at Boston's Leader Bank Pavilion led to dueling lawsuits that were filed Wednesday in California.

Singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro were captured on cellphone video during a physical confrontation at the Boston concert last year, prompting the cancellation of the rest of their reunion tour and a planned album.

Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Eric Avery sued Farrell in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeking at least $10 million, alleging that Farrell's behavior on the tour had ranged from erratic to out-of-control, culminating in the assault, where Farrell punched Navarro both on stage and backstage.

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