US Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Alleging Monopoly Abuse
The US government has filed an antitrust suit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, for allegedly abusing their dominance in the ticketing market to extinguish healthy competition.
Justice Department sues to break up Live Nation, parent of Ticketmaster
The lawsuit follows a DOJ probe bolstered by fan complaints following a botched roll out for tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras tour.
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching…
Justice Department Says Illegal Monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation Drives Up Prices for Fans
DOJ accuses them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.
DOJ sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging 'monopolistic control' over live events business
The Justice Department has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging "monopolization and other unlawful conduct."
US Justice Department sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ‘illegal monopoly’
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, was being brought with 30 state and district attorneys general.
US Justice Department sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ‘illegal monopoly’
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, was being brought with 30 state and district attorneys general.
The US government is trying to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
The DOJ alleges that Live Nation holds a monopoly over the ticketing industry. | Image: The Verge / Kenishirotie (via Getty)