Live Nation Settles with D.C. Over Deceptive Ticket Pricing Allegations
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a $9.9 million settlement with the District of Columbia over allegations of deceptive pricing practices. The settlement follows claims that Live Nation misled customers about ticket prices, charged hidden fees, and used pressure tactics to encourage ticket purchases. The settlement will allow for up to $8.9 million in refunds to customers who bought tickets through Ticketmaster over the past decade. The D.C. Attorney General's office found that Live Nation violated consumer protection laws by advertising deceptively low ticket prices without including mandatory fees until checkout. The company has since changed its practices to display full ticket prices upfront. 
