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Major Victory for NFL: Court Reverses $4.7 Billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ Lawsuit Verdict

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal judge has nullified a massive $4.7 billion jury verdict previously awarded against the National Football League over its “Sunday Ticket” package. The decision represents a significant win for the league, which had been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices linked to its broadcasting strategy. The lawsuit focused on the NFL’s exclusive agreement with DirecTV, which offers the “Sunday Ticket” service. This package allows football fans to watch any out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL game, a capability not typically available with standard television broadcasting packages. Critics had claimed that … Read more

Landmark $4.7 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Settlement Reversed by Judge

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San Francisco, CA — In a surprising twist, a federal judge has reversed a hefty $4.7 billion jury award previously granted to NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers, reshaping a landmark case that has kept sports broadcasting rights under intense scrutiny. The decision throws into question the future regulation of how sports games are packaged and sold to consumers. The lawsuit, which roped in thousands of football fans who subscribed to the service, argued that the NFL and DirecTV had violated antitrust laws by bundling and selling games exclusively through the NFL Sunday Ticket package, which lead … Read more

NFL Ordered to Pay $4.7 Billion in Landmark ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Lawsuit Verdict

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision that could reshape sports broadcasting, a federal jury has awarded $4.7 billion in damages against the National Football League in a class-action lawsuit alleging antitrust violations connected to its “Sunday Ticket” package. The verdict, which came after three hours of deliberation, may signal significant changes in how NFL games are distributed and priced in the future. Plaintiffs in the case argued that the NFL’s exclusive deal with DirecTV, which allows the satellite TV provider to broadcast out-of-market Sunday afternoon NFL games only through its “Sunday Ticket” service, was … Read more

NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Fans Support $4.7 Billion Verdict, Refute Claims of Excessive Jury Decision

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San Francisco, CA – In a landmark dispute over the broadcasting rights of NFL games, plaintiffs involved in the NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ case have defended the monumental $4.7 billion verdict awarded to them, challenging the notion that the decision was the product of a “runaway jury.” This case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust laws. The litigation arises from allegations that the league and its associated broadcasters violated antitrust regulations by packaging and selling broadcast rights exclusively, thereby inflating prices and limiting viewer options. The plaintiffs argued successfully … Read more