Overview
- Filed Nov. 3 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, the suit seeks declaratory judgments that the agreement is unenforceable and not breached, plus a claim for tortious interference.
- The complaint says Guns N' Roses invoked a confidentiality clause in May 2025 and used threats and publisher contacts to halt publication, naming Axl Rose as a principal actor.
- Niven argues the buyout was ineffective because not all members signed it, specifically alleging Axl Rose did not sign, and cites band members’ prior public comments and invitations as undermining any confidentiality claim.
- The filing states thousands of printed copies now sit in storage incurring costs, the book has a favorable Los Angeles Times review and many preorders, and Amazon lists a March 31, 2026 release date.
- Rolling Stone reports a band representative did not respond to a request for comment, and the case remains pending with no court ruling reported.