NEW YORK, NY (April 15, 2026) — New York Attorney General Letitia James and 33 other attorneys general secured a legal victory against Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a jury ruled they violated federal and state antitrust laws. The jury found that the companies illegally eliminated competition, raising ticket costs for fans, artists, and venues nationwide.
The five-week trial concluded with the jury siding with Attorney General James and her coalition, confirming that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained and abused their monopoly power in the ticketing services and concert venue markets.
“This is a landmark victory in our ongoing work to protect our economy and New Yorkers’ wallets from harmful monopolies,” said Attorney General James. She highlighted the companies’ practices of raising prices and stifling competition.
The lawsuit, initially filed in May 2024, alleged that Live Nation’s control over the live event business allowed it to inflate costs and suppress competition. Despite the Department of Justice reaching a settlement, the coalition chose to continue litigation.
The jury’s decision paves the way for Attorney General James and her coalition to argue for remedies and financial penalties in a forthcoming bench trial.
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.
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