Jack Russell's Great White Pirates Page for Russell's version of the band posted the following news on their Facebook page on Tuesday, "In March, 2012, Russell sued his former bandmates Mark Kendall, Michael Lardie and Audie Desbrow over their continuing use of 'Great White' after Russell had taken a leave of absence from the band for medical reasons.

"The band countersued, and the parties have been involved in contentious litigation for the last year. After three days of closed-door mediation before U.S. Magistrate Judge Carla Woehrle, the parties reached a comprehensive agreement.