How YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers can get a payout from Disney's $50M antitrust settlement
YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers may receive payments from a $50 million Disney antitrust settlement.Summary
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit, Biddle v. Disney, which alleged the company engaged in anticompetitive behavior to inflate streaming service prices. The lawsuit claimed Disney leveraged its control over popular content, such as ESPN, to force streaming platforms into carriage agreements that
Subscribers of YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream (including DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now) who
To receive a payment, eligible consumers must submit a claim form by September 8, 2026. Claimants will need a unique ID provided via mail or email, though they can contact the settlement administrator if they did not receive one. A final court hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for January 14, 2027, with payments to be issued shortly thereafter.
(Source：Fox Business)