Live Nation settles DC lawsuit for $9.9M
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Live Nation settled a deceptive ticket pricing lawsuit with the District of Columbia for $9.9 million.
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This settlement addresses deceptive practices that may have caused you to pay higher ticket prices for events.
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Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle a lawsuit with the District of Columbia. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the settlement, which addresses allegations of deceptive ticket pricing practices. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigated claims that Live Nation misled customers regarding ticket costs. This settlement resolves the District of Columbia's legal action against the entertainment giant.
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Live Nation agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle the lawsuit.
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