Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
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"a historic victory for fans, artists, concert promoters and venue owners who have suffered for decades under the thumb of Ticketmaster's monopoly."
— Morgan Harper , Activist
"We are incredibly proud of today's outcome - and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation's illegal conduct."
— Rob Bonta , Politician
"This shows that it is possible to conduct a focused trial that convinces a court of various anticompetitive acts."
— John Kwoka , Academic
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Professor at Northwestern University and former FTC employee.
Former U.S. Attorney General who appointed Jack Smith.
Director at the American Economic Liberties Project.
Rob Bonta is California's attorney general.
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The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
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