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New York Lawsuit Targets Fanatics for Card Price Manipulation

7/17/2025

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A New York lawsuit accuses Fanatics and top sports leagues of colluding to artificially raise trading card prices and stifle competition with exclusive licensing agreements. Plaintiff Phillip Jones aims for class action status, alleging deceptive and anti-competitive behavior. In a related case, a judge dismissed claims against the NFL and Fanatics, citing a lack of proven consumer harm.

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Story summary

A New York lawsuit accuses Fanatics and top sports leagues of colluding to artificially raise trading card prices and stifle competition with exclusive licensing agreements. Plaintiff Phillip Jones aims for class action status, alleging deceptive and anti-competitive behavior. In a related case, a judge dismissed claims against the NFL and Fanatics, citing a lack of proven consumer harm.