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Quebec Judge Clears Ticketmaster Fee Class Action for Trial

The ruling allows compensatory refunds if the plaintiffs succeed.

Overview

  • Justice Eleni Yiannakis of the Quebec Superior Court ruled the case meets the legal threshold for a full trial in a decision dated Monday.
  • The lawsuit alleges service fees that fluctuate with ticket prices rather than service costs, violating Quebec’s Consumer Protection Act and Civil Code.
  • The action was filed in August 2024 by Montreal law firm Paquette Gadler on behalf of plaintiff Felipe Morales.
  • The certified class includes Quebec residents who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster for North American events since July 2021.
  • Ticketmaster did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the decision.