Attorney General Clark and states win trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
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MONTPELIER – Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 33 other attorneys general won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues across the country. After a five-week trial, the jury found that the coalition successfully proved that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have unlawfully maintained and abused their monopoly power that prevents other ticketing services, venue owners, and concert promoters from successfully competing. As a result, fans are charged higher prices for tickets. “The jury’s verdict is a win for consumers and for the marketplace,” said Clark in a release.
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In a significant verdict, Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general won their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, finding that the companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and raising ticket prices for fans, artists, and venues nationwide. The jury's decision highlights the unlawful abuse of monopoly power by Live Nation and Ticketmaster, which has resulted in higher costs for consumers.