Millions in U.S. could get piece of $50M Disney settlement
Mechanicsburg Patriot News
Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement for a class action lawsuit filed by YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers over alleged anti-trust violations.Summary
A federal class action lawsuit filed in 2022 accused Disney of violating anti-trust and consumer-protection laws by leveraging its control over programming like ESPN to inflate prices in the live streaming market. The Walt Disney Company settled the case for $50 million without admitting fault. Eligible subscribers of YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, can claim payments based on their subscription duration. Payments are distributed as 90% for repealer jurisdictions (specific states/territories) and 10% for non-repealer jurisdictions. Claims can be submitted via mail or online by September 8, 2026, with payouts issued through checks, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or ACH.
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