Mick Mars and Mötley Crüe in Ongoing Lawsuit Drama.
TL;DR
Former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars has filed a lawsuit against the band over his share of profits. Mars alleges that he was "unilaterally" removed from the band after announcing his retirement from touring due to ongoing struggles with an arthritic disease. He claims his profit share was cut from 25% to 5%. Mars also alleges that the other members of the group engaged in partial or complete miming on their last tour. The band's litigation lawyer called Mars' lawsuit "unfortunate and completely off-base."
- Mick Mars on Mötley Crüe lawsuit: "I carried these bastards for years" NME
- Mötley Crüe Guitarist's Lawsuit Says He Was Kicked Out The New York Times
- Mötley Crüe responds after Mick Mars sues band for allegedly kicking him out USA TODAY
- KK Downing offers sympathies to Mick Mars in ongoing Motley Crue saga Louder
- Mötley Crüe Accuses Mick Mars Of Being Blinded By Greedy People Rock Celebrities
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