A jury sided with 34 states, including Oregon, that claimed Live Nation monopolized the live entertainment market by tying venue access to its promotion services.
NEW YORK — A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for operating an illegal monopoly that harmed competition and overcharged consumers, marking a major legal victory for dozens of states, including Oregon and Washington.
The verdict, reached Wednesday, concluded a civil antitrust case brought by a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia. It accused the entertainment giant of using its dominance over large concert venues to stifle competition and drive up ticket prices nationwide. Jurors found that
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