Senators to grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco

Senators are expected to grill Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the companys dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, said the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will focus on consolidation in the live entertainment and ticketing industries and how it harms customers.

For too long, consumers have faced high fees, long waits and website failures, and Ticketmasters dominant market position means the company faces inadequate pressure to innovate and improve, Klobuchar said in a statement ahead of the hearing.