Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said on Mar. 9 that the state will continue its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, despite a recent settlement announced by the federal government.
The ongoing legal action is part of a broader effort to address concerns about monopolistic practices in the live entertainment and concert ticketing industry. Mayes said, “The case against Ticketmaster is strong, and I am committed to seeing it through. The settlement recently announced by the federal government does not adequately remedy the harm done to Arizona consumers and the live music marketplace. Arizona is prepared to continue litigating this case alongside our bipartisan coalition of attorneys general to hold Ticketmaster accountable in court and secure real relief for music fans.”
Mayes also stated, “I will not stop fighting illegal monopolies that hurt Arizonans. Ticketmaster has operated above the law for too long, and my office will keep pushing until we restore competition and fairness to the live music industry.” In May 2024, Arizona joined other states and the U.S. Department of Justice in suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for allegedly using monopoly power to control concert ticketing markets and increase prices for consumers.
Arizona is one of several states—including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming—and the District of Columbia continuing with litigation after rejecting the federal settlement.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office serves as Arizona’s chief legal office with statewide responsibilities for legal and protective services according to the official website. It addresses issues such as elder abuse and civil rights violations through specialized units like its cold case unit according to the official website. The office also participates in federal lawsuits on topics including fair housing and accountability measures for social media companies according to the official website.
Kris Mayes is Arizona’s 27th attorney general and is noted as being the first mother to hold this position according to the official website. The Attorney General’s Office delivers comprehensive legal services across Arizona according to the official website.
