In a class-action lawsuit filed against Ticketmaster, putative class members allege that the company violated federal antitrust laws, deceived consumers by selling them inflated tickets, and suppressing competition in the secondary ticket market. The plaintiff claims Ticketmaster violated its policies by providing the public with misleading information and engaging in predatory conduct. In a previous lawsuit, the putative class alleged that Ticketmaster hid the true price of a concert ticket in the terms and conditions.
A court ruled on Tuesday that the case will go to arbitration.
If the plaintiffs are successful in their claim, the judge will determine whether to award the money to consumers or event organizers. If the plaintiffs are successful, they’ll obtain damages in the form of restitution and injunctive relief. A ruling is expected this week. Meanwhile, the lawyers for the defendants aren’t yet available for comment.
The lawsuit claims that Ticketmaster must provide refunds for postponed events. However, it changed its refund policy on March 13 and now only offers refunds for events that are canceled. This means concert-goers have lost hundreds of dollars in unusable concert tickets. This class action has prompted more than $1 billion in losses for consumers. This is a large number of concert-goers seeking redress through the courts.
Ticketmaster is currently under court order for breach of contract.
The court’s judgment has been affirmed. The company is now required to refund tickets. The judge has the final say. Ultimately, a judgment must be reached to determine the number of damages owed to concert-goers. While the case is still ongoing, the court has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and is looking forward to the hearing in the next few months.
A class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster is filed after a Toronto Star and CBC report revealed the company’s alleged collusion with scalpers. The lead plaintiff, Allen Lee, filed the lawsuit on behalf of a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster on behalf of all concert-goers. The suit alleges that the company had violated the terms and conditions of use by failing to honor its refund policy. The case is also being challenged in the United States.
A judge has ruled in favor of Ticketmaster in a class-action lawsuit based on the fact that the company had allegedly violated federal and state consumer protection laws.
The court found that Ticketmaster did not comply with state laws and did not give consumers the refunds they promised. A lawsuit filed against the company is a common violation of the Competition Act and provincial consumer protection legislation. If you are a consumer who has purchased tickets from Ticketmaster, you may be able to file a class action against the company for breach of contract.
A class-action lawsuit filed against Ticketmaster is not just about money, but it is about fairness to consumers. Until recently, Ticketmaster offered refunds to concert goers if the concert was canceled. But the company changed its policy on March 13 and no longer offers refunds if a show is postponed. As a result, a concert-goer could have hundreds of dollars in concert tickets that are worthless. The lawsuit against Ticketmaster will also seek to protect the rights of consumers who have paid for ticketing.
In addition to the right to get refunds, a class action lawsuit can help consumers recover money from Ticketmaster for their losses.
It is important to note that the federal and state governments must agree to this settlement before it can proceed. The plaintiffs are also entitled to a monetary settlement. Nevertheless, this is a far cry from a genuine lawsuit. A final approval hearing is scheduled for January in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Ticketmaster is facing a class-action lawsuit from five people who purchased tickets through the company. The plaintiffs were not aware that a refund policy they paid for through Ticketmaster would contain other fees, such as convenience fees and facility fees. The lawsuit has not been settled, and the defendants’ attorneys have not yet publicly admitted any wrongdoing. Nevertheless, if the court approves the settlement, the case will move forward.