It has only been a few days since the former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars won the first case of the legal feud between his former band and him, but Nikki Sixx seems unbothered by that.
Instead, the bassist decided to spend some time at the Porsche Experience Center. In a recent Instagram post, he shared his day, highlighting the time spent at the experience center alongside his instructor:
“Had an amazing day out at the Porsche Experience Center Pecla. My instructor Johnny Kanavas ran through some brilliant driving skills and how to get the most out of these cars. It’s not often I get to completely floor it in a GT3. Massive thank you to Michele and Johnny for your hospitality!”
Why Mick Mars Sued The Band
On April 6, 2023, Mars initiated a lawsuit aiming to analyze the records of seven businesses affiliated with Mötley Crüe. In the lawsuit, Mars contended that the band tried to terminate his association with these businesses, which would also entail stripping him of his 25% ownership stake in the band.
Despite the band allegedly offering him 5% of their ongoing tour excluding him, a later adjustment increased the offer to 7.5%. The legal action asserts that Sixx ‘gaslighted’ Mars regarding his guitar skills and claimed that Mars was the only member fully performing on his instrument during the band’s 2022 tour.
In response, Mötley Crüe’s attorney, Sasha Frid, stated that Mars had ‘publicly resigned,’ emphasizing that the band owed him nothing.
The Lawsuit Was Resolved: Mars Wins
On January 16, a Los Angeles judge ruled that the band should have provided financial records, operating agreements, and other crucial information earlier. It has been decided that Mars is entitled to reimbursement for the legal expenses he incurred while suing to obtain access to those files.
In the ruling, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant stated:
“The requests were not burdensome. Yet, Mars was compelled to file suit, and it appears plain that production would not have occurred without it. Mars is entitled to attorney fees.”
Although the band eventually handed over the files in December, the judge deemed Mars’ court case legally moot. Nevertheless, he declared the band’s delay as improper, resulting in an obligation to reimburse Mars:
“These documents should have been produced without the need for prodding by Mars.”
While this decision is a victory for Mars, who argued that Mötley Crüe was attempting to exhaust his financial resources, it doesn’t signify his triumph in the overall case against the band. The core dispute, regarding whether his bandmates breached their contract by expelling him, will be settled in a private arbitration case.
