Live Nation Entertainment—DOJ and 40 state attorneys general filed antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly
In May 2024, the US Department of Justice and attorneys general from 40 states filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, alleging the company used its monopoly power to suppress competition in the live entertainment industry. The suit claims Live Nation leveraged its control of Ticketmaster, concert venues, and artist management to lock out competitors and inflate prices for consumers. Trial is scheduled for March 2026.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antitrust & Competition | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Consumer Protection | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.443 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (critical ×2) × confidence (0.59)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
Guardian report on DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster
The Guardian reported on the DOJ's landmark antitrust lawsuit filed against Live Nation Entertainment, joined by 40 state attorneys general, alleging the company monopolized the live entertainment industry through its control of ticketing, venues, and promotion.