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NFL Hit with $4.7 Billion Jury Verdict for Overcharging ‘Sunday Ticket’ Subscribers

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal jury in California has mandated the National Football Congress (NFL) to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages for allegedly charging excessive rates for their “Sunday Ticket” packages. The decision, announced Thursday, concluded that the NFL and its teams had conspired to set high prices for the service, impacting millions of fans who subscribe both residentially and commercially. The legal proceedings in Los Angeles ruled predominantly in favor of the plaintiffs, specifically awarding $4.6 billion to the residential subscribers and an additional $96 million to commercial entities like bars … Read more

NFL Faces Record $14.39 Billion Penalty as Jury Finds Antitrust Violation in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Distribution

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Los Angeles — A U.S. District Court jury has ruled against the NFL, issuing a nearly $4.8 billion award on Thursday, stating the league’s handling of its out-of-market Sunday afternoon game broadcasts via DirecTV broke federal antitrust laws. This case not only scrutinizes the NFL’s exclusive distribution actions but could reshape sports broadcasting arrangements extending to other leagues. The ruling covers claims over a period from 2011 to 2022, involving some 2.4 million residential and 48,000 commercial subscribers. The subscribers argued that the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” service, the exclusive broadcast outlet for these games, was … Read more

NFL Hit with $4.8 Billion Judgment for ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Violations, Could Face Up to $14 Billion in Damages

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LOS ANGELES — In a landmark ruling, a federal jury in Los Angeles has mandated the National Football League to compensate nearly $4.8 billion for breaches of antitrust laws connected to its exclusive “Sunday Ticket” broadcasting package. The conclusion of this high-profile case could have wide-ranging implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust regulations in the United States. The decision was made public on Thursday following deliberations that lasted under a day at the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California. The court case saw testimonies from notable figures including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell … Read more

NFL Faces Over $4 Billion in Damages After Jury Verdict in Sunday Ticket Antitrust Case

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Los Angeles – A federal jury has ordered the National Football League to pay over $4 billion in damages after finding it liable in a landmark class action lawsuit involving its Sunday Ticket service. The judgement, if upheld, could usher in substantial modifications to the league’s lucrative broadcasting model, which includes agreements responsible for 93 of the 100 most-watched TV broadcasts in the U.S. last year. The verdict, announced Thursday, addresses claims from more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and roughly 48,000 commercial establishments, such as bars and restaurants, who allege the NFL’s exclusive broadcasting … Read more