Did you get an email about a Ticketmaster class action? Well, the notice tied to “Popp v. Live Nation” is real, and those who have bought concert tickets since 2010 may be owed money.
According to the official notice, a federal court in California has authorized the case as a national class action suit for people who bought concert tickets through Ticketmaster or a Live Nation affiliate since 2010, alleging that ticket buyers paid inflated ticket fees. The companies involved have denied any wrongdoing.
Ticketmaster and Live Nation have been experiencing a rise in legal pressure, as the class action comes weeks after a federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated an illegal monopoly that drove up ticket prices and fees, USA TODAY reported.
Here is what to know about the Ticketmaster class action and how it could impact New Yorkers.
Is the Ticketmaster class action email real?
Yes, the email sent out about the class action is real and is tied to Popp, et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC, a federal class action case.
The email notice was authorized by the courts, and it was sent out to those who may qualify.
Why did I get the Ticketmaster class action email?
If you got the notice about the Ticketmaster class action, that means records show you may have bought a concert ticket directly through Ticketmaster or a Live Nation affiliate since 2010.
These notices are usually sent to people who are identified through purchase data who could be part of the case, the notice states.
Do New Yorkers qualify for the Ticketmaster class action?
Yes, many New Yorkers may qualify for the Ticketmaster class action.
The concerts that qualify in this case are ones that took place in what the lawsuit defines as “major venues,” meaning the top concert venues, amphitheaters, and arenas tracked by industry publication Pollstar since 2010. Many of these qualifying venues are in or around New York, including Madison Square Garden, MetLife Stadium and Prudential Center.
You are a class member and included if you:
How much money could people get from the class action?
The amount of money class members could get from the suit is not yet clear. The case has not yet been resolved, so there has been no settlement or payout. The current trial date for the case is set for July 6, 2027, at the United States District Court for the Central District of California, according to the notice.
Do I need to do anything about the Ticketmaster fee class action notice?
If you want to remain in the class, you do not have to do anything with the email. Those who remain in the class could potentially receive a payout if the lawsuit succeeds or settles.
The only action that needs to be taken is if you want to opt out. If you opt out, that means you keep the right to file your own lawsuit, but you won’t receive any payout from this class action.
To opt out, you have to submit a written request that must be mailed and postmarked by July 6, 2026.
For more information, visit the official case website at www.TicketmasterFeeClassAction.com.
Contributing: NorthJersey.com
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York state. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Did Ticketmaster send you an email? You could be owed money
Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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