Federal Judge Dismisses $4.7 Billion Verdict Against NFL, Upholds League’s ‘Sunday Ticket’ Package
A federal judge has reversed a substantial $4.7 billion jury verdict against the NFL concerning its Sunday Ticket package. The decision marks a significant victory for the league, which faced accusations of overcharging for live broadcasts of football games. The lawsuit, originally brought forward by bar owners and other commercial establishments, alleged that the NFL’s Sunday Ticket violated antitrust laws by restricting broadcasts to DirecTV, thus unfairly hiking prices. Sunday Ticket, which allows viewers to watch any NFL game regardless of their geographic location, has been exclusively available through DirecTV since its inception in 1994. … Read more