Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has taken legal action against internet personality Brittany Furlan, filing for a temporary restraining order amid an ongoing feud that traces back to a bizarre catfishing scandal from 2025. The drama, which has unfolded across social media, court filings, and public statements, escalated early this week when Radke sought legal protection against what he describes as persistent harassment.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Radke filed the temporary restraining order on January 5 in Los Angeles Superior Court, asking that Furlan be ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from him at all times. In the filing, Radke alleges Furlan repeatedly contacted him over social media and, when he ignored her messages, took her behavior into the real world by driving to his home and even appearing outside a doctor’s appointment where she allegedly waited and stared at him.
Radke’s side of the story ties back to a catfishing incident that became public in May 2025, when Furlan claimed she had been deceived online by someone posing as Radke during a difficult period in her marriage to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. Radke has maintained he never communicated with Furlan in that context and that the messages she received were from a third-party impersonator — a situation that reportedly drew the attention of law enforcement at the time.
In his restraining order petition, Radke also alleges Furlan made false public claims about him and even contacted underage fans, though the details and evidence included in the filing have not been independently verified.
However, Radke’s request for a temporary restraining order was denied by the court clerk, with a hearing scheduled for January 23 to determine whether the order will be issued. A denial at the clerk level generally means the petition must advance to a judge for a full review rather than being automatically granted as an emergency order.
Furlan’s legal team has strongly disputed Radke’s claims, telling People that she is “offended” by the petition and asserting that she is the real victim of harassment. Her attorney says they intend to pursue legal steps to protect her from what they characterize as a “frivolous lawsuit.”
The situation has unfolded alongside Furlan’s own public discussion of the catfishing incident, in which she admitted she was deceived by someone she believed was Radke while separated from Lee — a revelation that played out in social media posts and a podcast appearance. In recent months, Furlan and Lee appear to have reconciled, sharing positive moments on social media despite the earlier tensions.
Whether the restraining order will be granted remains to be seen at the upcoming January 23 court hearing, where a judge will weigh the evidence and legal arguments from both sides. The case underscores how personal disputes between public figures can spiral into extended legal confrontations in the spotlight — especially when intertwined with social media and allegations of online deception.
