New York – In a major setback for concert giant Live Nation, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has rejected Live Nation’s attempt to dismiss a landmark antitrust lawsuit.
James filed the lawsuit in May 2024, accusing Live Nation of using its monopolistic power to rig the live events industry, leading to skyrocketing ticket prices and excessive fees. The case is now set for trial on March 2, 2026, following Judge Arun Subramanian’s ruling.
“Live Nation has used its monopoly to rig the live events industry to its benefit, driving up costs with higher ticket prices and outrageous fees,” James stated. “We brought this lawsuit to deliver justice to fans, artists, and venues across the country, and now a court has ruled that our lawsuit will go to trial.”
Joining Attorney General James in the lawsuit are 40 other state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The coalition represents Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.
The lawsuit charges that Live Nation’s control over the industry has left consumers, venues, and artists with limited options and forced them to bear the brunt of high costs. Assistant Attorneys General Jonathan Hatch, Luisa di Lauro, and Juliana Karp, under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Amy McFarlane and Bureau Chief Elinor Hoffmann, will handle the case for New York. The Antitrust Bureau is part of the Division of Economic Justice, led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris D’Angelo and overseen by First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy.
“Regardless of the path that the Department of Justice takes, my office will continue this case and we will see Live Nation in court,” James concluded. The battle against Live Nation’s alleged monopolistic practices is now set for trial, as fans, artists, and venues await justice.
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- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Organized Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
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