The legal fight between Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain and lead guitarist Neal Schon is still going on. Cain has filed a new lawsuit accusing Schon of spending too much of the band’s money.
Cain’s lawsuit was filed on July 30th. It states Schon maxed out an American Express card with a $1 million limit, went over a $1,500-per-night hotel budget, rented private jets, and hired a friend as a security guard. Cain also claims Schon has stopped the band from paying its debts.
Cain’s lawyers at Fox Rothschild LLP argue that these ‘unforeseen strains on cash flow’ threaten the band and its famous history. They say the band deals with divided loyalties, crew members leaving, and a lot of tension.
Cain’s Earlier Lawsuits
Back in 2022, Cain filed a similar lawsuit against Schon, claiming he also misused the band’s AmEx card. Schon responded by sending a cease-and-desist letter to Cain after Cain performed ‘Don’t Stop Believin” with MAGA supporters like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kimberly Guilfoyle. The letter read:
“Although Mr. Cain is free to express his personal beliefs and associations, when he does that on behalf of Journey or for the band, such conduct is extremely deleterious to the Journey brand as it polarizes the band’s fans and outreach. Journey is not, and should not be, political.”
Schon’s Reaction To The Lawsuit
Schon’s reaction to the lawsuit came with a social media post. The guitarist took to Facebook to share some photos from a recent gig and shared it with a message:
“Rain or Shine I’m in it 100% Journey has been my life since 73! Never missed a gig. I’m on every album from the beginning! Much love and respect friends. See you soon.”
You can see Schon’s post here.