Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster’s Parent Company

Taylor Swift fans sued Ticketmaster's parent business Live Nation Entertainment for "unlawful conduct" in the 2023 tour on-sale.

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The case, which was filed in California on Friday, echoes accusations that have been made against Ticketmaster and Live Nation in the past.

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Ticketmaster's deals with tour stadiums limit ticket availability and access. Ticketmaster allegedly profits from secondary market resales by charging a service fee.

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The fans are seeking a $2,500 fine for each infraction, but it seems probable that others will join the lawsuit, considering the countless thousands of complaints.

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Due to insufficient ticket distribution, millions of people waited up to eight hours without being able to purchase tickets.

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Ticketmaster gave codes purposely when it could not meet demand. 26 supporters from around the United States filed the complaint.

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On November 15, when tickets went on sale, the company's website collapsed due to popular demand.

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Fans who did make it into the line had to wait for over two hours before they could purchase tickets. Other fans were surprised to be placed on a waiting list.

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Swift stated in a statement that her team had questioned Ticketmaster "many times if they could handle this level of demand, and they told us they could."

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She stated that the situation "irritated" her and that it was "excruciating" for her to be helpless when errors occurred.

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