New Mexico has joined nine other states in a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department against Live Nation-Ticketmaster. The suit, which now includes 40 co-plaintiffs, alleges monopolization and other unlawful conduct in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with Attorneys General from Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Louisiana, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont, announced their participation today. The amended complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York and details additional allegations regarding Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s anticompetitive behavior in the live entertainment industry.
“Joining this litigation reaffirms our commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring a level playing field in the marketplace,” said AG Torrez. “The monopolistic practices of Live Nation-Ticketmaster have harmed not only the live entertainment industry but also the countless fans who deserve fair access to events. By holding this company accountable, we are standing up for the rights of New Mexicans and millions of Americans who have been unfairly impacted by these anticompetitive actions.”