Alanis Morissette has filed a federal lawsuit against her former tour manager, accusing her of using alleged drug-trafficking threats to pressure the singer into agreeing to a 15-year employment contract and substantial compensation.

The Grammy-winning singer claims former tour manager Keren Urinov threatened to implicate her in a 2025 airport drug incident unless her demands were met. Morissette is suing for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation and is seeking more than $75,000 in compensatory damages, along with punitive damages.

Urinov denies that she blackmailed the singer and has indicated that she intends to present evidence supporting her position in court.

Morissette Accuses Former Tour Manager of a “Calculated Blackmail Campaign”

Morissette filed the lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles on September 1.

According to Rolling Stone’s report on the federal complaint, the singer alleges that Urinov launched what the lawsuit describes as a calculated effort to pressure her after working on Morissette’s 2025 tour.

Urinov had previously spent years working in the live music industry and was hired to help manage Morissette’s touring operation.

The relationship allegedly deteriorated following an incident involving a bag that authorities inspected while the touring team was traveling through Europe.

The Dispute Centers on an Airport Drug Incident

According to Morissette’s lawsuit, Urinov was stopped at Farnborough Airport in the United Kingdom in July 2025 while traveling with Morissette and members of her team.

The complaint alleges that authorities found marijuana and xylazine in a bag connected to Urinov.

Morissette claims Urinov initially told officials that the bag and its contents belonged to her and showed authorities documentation related to medical marijuana use.

The lawsuit also alleges that Urinov was later questioned again while traveling in Spain.

These details are allegations contained in Morissette’s civil complaint and should not be treated as independent findings by a court.

Morissette Says She Was Pressured Into a 15-Year Employment Deal

The dispute allegedly escalated after the tour ended.

Morissette claims Urinov and her attorney began sending a series of letters demanding that the singer take responsibility for the airport incident.

According to the lawsuit, Urinov allegedly offered a way to resolve the dispute if Morissette agreed to hire her as a full-time tour director for 15 years.

The proposed arrangement allegedly included substantial compensation, annual salary increases, bonuses and additional professional support.

Morissette refused.

Her lawsuit claims that after she rejected those demands, communications from Urinov’s side suggested that she could be accused of involvement in drug possession or trafficking.

Billboard’s reporting on the lawsuit describes Morissette’s filing as an allegation that her former manager threatened to falsely report her for drug trafficking unless the employment demands were met.

Morissette Also Criticizes Urinov’s Work on the 2025 Tour

The lawsuit does not focus solely on the alleged threats.

Morissette also criticizes Urinov’s performance as a tour manager and argues that she had no interest in continuing their professional relationship.

One example cited in the complaint involves an alleged hotel-booking mistake that Morissette claims cost the touring operation approximately $70,000.

The singer’s legal team argues that the combination of the alleged management problems and later demands made a long-term employment arrangement unacceptable.

Morissette says she ultimately filed the lawsuit because she believed she needed to protect herself from allegations she considers false.

The Lawsuit Seeks More Than $75,000 in Damages

Morissette is seeking a jury trial.

Her complaint includes claims for civil extortion, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.

According to Entertainment Weekly’s coverage of the dispute, Morissette is seeking more than $75,000 in damages.

The complaint also seeks punitive damages, although the final amount would depend on how the case develops and whether Morissette ultimately prevails.

The filing of a lawsuit does not establish that the allegations are true. Morissette will have to prove her claims through the legal process if the dispute proceeds to trial.

Urinov Denies the Blackmail Allegations

Urinov has pushed back against Morissette’s version of events.

She denies that she engaged in blackmail and maintains that she is attempting to clear her name.

Her side has indicated that evidence supporting her position will be presented through the court process.

That distinction is important because the accusations against Urinov currently come from Morissette’s complaint and legal team, not from a judicial finding that extortion occurred.

Urinov has also initiated separate legal proceedings against Morissette in the United Kingdom.

Urinov Filed Her Own Legal Claim in London

Before Morissette filed her U.S. lawsuit, Urinov lodged a claim against the singer in London’s King’s Bench Division on August 19.

Publicly available information about that case remains limited.

Billboard reported that court records categorize the matter as related to media and communications, but the full nature of Urinov’s claims has not yet been publicly detailed.

The competing legal actions mean the dispute could develop in courts on both sides of the Atlantic.

What Happens Next in the Alanis Morissette Lawsuit?

The case is still in its early stages.

Morissette has presented a detailed account accusing her former tour manager of attempting to pressure her through threats connected to the airport drug incident.

Urinov rejects the accusation and says she intends to defend herself with evidence.

Unless the parties reach a settlement or the case is dismissed, the court will eventually have to determine whether Morissette can prove the claims outlined in her complaint.

For now, the key distinction remains clear: Morissette alleges that Urinov used the threat of drug-trafficking accusations to demand a 15-year employment arrangement, while Urinov denies that she engaged in blackmail.

The dispute is therefore an active civil case, not a finding that either side’s version of events has already been proven.