Fanatics, the NBA, NFL, MLB, and their respective players associations were hit with a proposed class action in NY district court by a TX man, alleging the defendants conspired to monopolize the player trading cards market by signing long-term, exclusive licensing contracts aimed at dominating the market and stifling competition. According to the suit, the plaintiff purchased trading cards from Topps, which Fanatics acquired in 2022, along with its exclusive license with MLB ... Log in to view full article.