Judge overturns $4.7 billion verdict in “Sunday Ticket” case against NFL
In a stunning turn of events, a federal judge has overturned a $4.7 billion verdict in the highly publicized “Sunday Ticket” case against the National Football League (NFL). The ruling, which was handed down on Tuesday, marks a major victory for the NFL and its legal team, who have been embroiled in this legal battle for several years now.
The case, which was originally filed by a group of fans in 2015, alleged that the NFL had engaged in anti-competitive practices by bundling the popular “Sunday Ticket” package with DirecTV, effectively limiting fans’ options for watching out-of-market games. The plaintiffs argued that this practice was in violation of antitrust laws and resulted in higher prices for consumers.
After a lengthy trial, a jury ruled in favor of the fans and awarded them $4.7 billion in damages, a record-breaking amount for an antitrust case. However, the NFL immediately appealed the decision, and now, nearly three years later, their appeal has proven successful.
The Judge’s Ruling
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell cited a lack of evidence to support the plaintiffs’ claims of antitrust violations. She stated that the NFL’s exclusive deal with DirecTV did not constitute an
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