In the document, Vicky Cornell and her attorneys claim that the lack of royalty payments is an attempt from Cornell’s bandmates to “strong-arm Chris’ Estate into turning over certain audio recordings created by Chris before he passed away.”

The complaint argues that the unreleased recordings were “solely authored by Chris; contain Chris’ own vocal tracks; and were bequeathed to Chris’ Estate.” Cornell’s former bandmates, however, claim they had been “working on the files in a collaborative effort.”

In order to gain control of the recordings, according to the complaint, the band has “resorted to pressure tactics, harassment, unlawful conversion of royalties, and extortion,” as well as “callously [agitating] the [b]and’s rabid fan base” by suggesting that Vicky Cornell is blocking the release of new music. In addition, the complaint states that stalkers have “threatened the safety” of Cornell’s family, requiring FBI intercession.