New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a resolute statement in the face of a court’s rejection of Live Nation’s motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit. The case, filed by AG James, a coalition of 40 state attorneys general, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), accuses Live Nation of using its market dominance to drive up costs and limit options for consumers, artists, and venues.
The lawsuit was initially filed in May 2024 and aims to challenge Live Nation’s control over the live events industry. Today’s ruling by Judge Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York allows the case to proceed to trial starting March 2, 2026.
AG James emphasized that her office is committed to pursuing justice for fans, artists, and venues across the country. ‘Live Nation has used its monopoly to rig the live events industry to its benefit,’ she stated. ‘We will see Live Nation in court.’
In addition to New York, the attorneys general of 40 other states, including Arizona, California, and Florida, are involved in the lawsuit. Assistant Attorneys General Jonathan Hatch, Luisa di Lauro, and Juliana Karp are handling the case for New York under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Amy McFarlane and Bureau Chief Elinor Hoffmann.
The Antitrust Bureau, part of the Division of Economic Justice led by Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris D’Angelo and First Deputy Attorney General Jennifer Levy, is at the forefront of this legal battle against Live Nation’s alleged monopolistic practices.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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