Live Ticketing Antitrust Litigation

This litigation represents a major challenge to the dominance of Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, in the live events industry. A lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice, along with numerous consumer class actions, accuses the company of operating an illegal monopoly that harms consumers, artists, and venues.

The lawsuits allege that Live Nation leverages its control over major concert venues to force artists into using Ticketmaster as their primary ticketing service, thereby stifling competition. This alleged monopoly allows Ticketmaster to charge a litany of exorbitant and often opaque fees—such as "service fees," "facility charges," and "processing fees"—that can significantly inflate the total ticket price. The legal action seeks to break up the company and foster a more competitive marketplace for live event ticketing.