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Ticketmaster Faces Expanded Class-Action Over $400M Ticket Prices

12/18/2025

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A California federal judge allowed the class-action against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation to expand.
The suit represents millions who reportedly spent about $400 million on overpriced tickets over 15 years.
The plaintiffs allege Live Nation monopolized ticketing services and violated antitrust laws.
The companies say the complexity of sales across nearly 1,000 venues complicates the case.
Ticketmaster has faced pricing errors and mishandling of events, including Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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A California federal judge allowed the class-action against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation to expand.
The suit represents millions who reportedly spent about $400 million on overpriced tickets over 15 years.
The plaintiffs allege Live Nation monopolized ticketing services and violated antitrust laws.
The companies say the complexity of sales across nearly 1,000 venues complicates the case.
Ticketmaster has faced pricing errors and mishandling of events, including Taylor Swift's Eras tour.