Who qualifies for payment in $50M settlement over Disney and streaming prices?
The settlement covers YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers, and officials say payouts will likely be small after seven years of alleged overcharges.
- The Walt Disney Company agreed to a $50 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit alleging its licensing practices forced YouTube TV and DIRECTV Stream to raise prices for consumers.
- Plaintiffs alleged Disney's control over ESPN and Hulu forced distributors to bundle channels, causing price hikes; Disney denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the dispute.
- Eligible subscribers who purchased live TV packages between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, can file claims online or by mail through Sept. 8, 2026.
- According to the terms, 90% of settlement funds will go to residents of 40 specific states, while the remaining 10% will be distributed to class members in all other regions.
- A final approval hearing is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2027, while separate litigation involving FuboTV continues independently as this settlement covers only YouTube TV and DIRECTV Stream subscribers.
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