Avicii’s former manager Arash “Ash” Pournouri has initiated legal proceedings in Sweden against Avicii AB and several related companies controlled by the artist’s family. The case centers on how Pournouri believes he has been portrayed in the public narrative surrounding Avicii’s life, career, and death.

Pournouri argues that the documentary ‘Avicii: True Stories’ and two books have wrongly presented him as responsible for Bergling’s breakdown and suicide, including claims that he forced the artist to continue touring against his will. He maintains that these portrayals relate to a period after his professional relationship with Avicii had already ended in 2016, two years before Bergling’s death.

According to statements shared by Pournouri, the lawsuit is not about financial compensation but about correcting what he describes as an inaccurate and incomplete public record. He says he has spent years attempting to address these issues privately, out of respect for Bergling and his family, but now sees court proceedings as the only way to establish verified facts through documents, sworn testimony, and an official legal record.

Pournouri has emphasized that he does not ask the public to simply take his word for it. Instead, he says relevant documents, including emails, agreements, and dated records, will be made available so readers can judge the facts for themselves. He has also stated clear boundaries, saying he will not speculate, disclose private medical information, blame fans, or use the situation for personal profit.

The Bergling family has been contacted but has not commented on the lawsuit. As the case moves forward, it is likely to draw renewed attention to how Avicii’s legacy has been framed, and to broader questions around responsibility, transparency, and stewardship of an artist’s public narrative.

 

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