“Journey Fire Steven Smith & Ross Valory Over Alleged ‘Coup,’ File $10M Lawsuit”
From www.billboard.com, written by Chris Eggertsen
Above: Keyboardist Jonathan Cain, and founder and guitarist Neal Schon of the band Journey are seen at Prudential Center on June 15, 2018 in Newark, N.J.
“Neal Schon and Jon Cain are accusing their former bandmates of attempting to gain control of the band’s trademark.
The members of Journey are going their separate ways in dramatic fashion.
Guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain have filed suit against drummer Steven Smith and bassist Ross Valory, alleging the two attempted a “coup” in order to gain control of the “Journey” trademark. According to the complaint, which was filed in California Superior Court on Tuesday, Schon and Cain are seeking damages in excess of $10 million. They have also expelled Smith and Valory from the band.”
You can read more at the source here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9328638/journey-fire-steven-smith-ross-valory-coup-lawsuit