39 States and DOJ Intensify Lawsuit Against Live Nation-Ticketmaster
The expanded lawsuit seeks triple damages, alleging monopoly practices that inflate ticket prices and harm artists.
- Ten more states have joined the antitrust lawsuit, bringing the total to 39 states and the District of Columbia.
- The lawsuit aims to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, accusing them of monopolizing the live music industry.
- Plaintiffs claim the companies' practices inflate ticket prices and limit competition in the market.
- The DOJ and states are now seeking treble damages under federal anti-monopoly laws.
- Live Nation denies the allegations and vows to fight the lawsuit in court.