DC Announces Live Nation Will Pay $9.9M for Alleged Deceptive Ticket Pricing Practices

On April 20, 2026, Attorney General (AG) Brian Schwalb announced that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, will pay $9.9 million to resolve allegations of deceptive ticket pricing and hidden fees affecting District of Columbia consumers. The settlement provides millions in refunds to D.C. ticket buyers and requires Live Nation to maintain reforms that ensure upfront disclosure of full ticket prices.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke