Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging
Briefly

Live Nation asserted that 'The DOJ's lawsuit won't solve the issues fans care about relating to ticket prices, service fees, and access to in-demand shows.' This indicates their belief that the antitrust action misses the point of consumer frustration.
The original lawsuit claimed that 'Ticketmaster broke its promise to make tickets available to fans who qualified for the presale.' This highlights the central issue of trust and transparency within the ticketing process.
The lawsuit emphasizes 'Ticketmaster's anticompetitive conduct...to impose higher prices on music concert attendees in the presale, sale, and resale market.' This showcases the concern for consumer pricing due to alleged monopoly practices.
The new lawsuit not only mirrors the original but also 'expands the scope to include fans of artists other than Taylor Swift and adds an alleged RICO violation.' This reflects the broader implications of the case beyond just one artist.
Read at WIRED
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