South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general on Wednesday 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.
A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster 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.
In a media release Wilson said “This was a fight about fair market competition to ensure fans and artists aren’t gouged by a monopoly that raises prices because it controls the entire concert system...” Attorney General Wilson and the coalition will argue for remedies and financial penalties at a separate bench trial.
Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally eliminated competition, hurting fans, artists, and competing venues
Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally eliminated competition, hurting fans, artists, and competing venues
