Ticketmaster facing Quebec class action over ‘abusive’ service fees

The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster over its service fees. The suit, which was filed by Montreal law firm Paquette Gadler, alleges that the ticket selling platform’s service fees are “abusive.” The firm says Ticketmaster’s fees fluctuate based on ticket prices rather than the actual service being provided, which … Read more

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Request Dismissal of FTC Lawsuit

Lawyers for Live Nation and Ticketmaster are calling for the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against them last September by the Federal Trade Commission and seven states in a motion filed Jan. 6. The companies claim that the suit is an “egregious instance of agency overreach” and that much of the FTC’s case against them, … Read more