A federal court in Los Angeles will hear arguments in a case brought by Taylor Swift fans, months after the botched release of tour tickets prompted widespread outcry.
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Taylor Swift fans will get their day in court on Monday, months after the botched release of tour ticketsA federal court in Los Angeles will hear arguments in a case brought by fans who allege that Live Nation -- and subsidiary company Ticketmaster -- violated antitrust and consumer protection laws. The fall release of tickets for Swift's "New Era" tour, her first in five years, prompted government scrutiny of antitrust laws, including a Senate hearing in January at which Live Nation president and Chief Financial Officer Joe BerchtoldThe lawsuit, filed in December, claims that the 2010 merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally stamped out competition in live events ticketing, allowing the company to charge exorbitant prices for tickets.
In a court filing last month, Live Nation tried to end the court proceedings and force the dispute into private arbitration, claiming that ticket buyers had agreed on multiple occasions over the course of online shopping to resolve any claims through arbitration.A Ticketmaster logo seen displayed on a smartphone"We are not going to just settle," Julie Barfuss, a lead plaintiff, told ABC's "Fans of Swift are expected to hold a rally outside the courthouse on Monday.
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