Disney Sues YouTube, Accuses Competitor of Poaching Executive
- Disney filed a lawsuit against YouTube in Los Angeles, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition, and interference with a contractual relationship.
- Disney claims YouTube was aware of Connolly's employment agreement, which required him to work for Disney through at least March 1, 2027.
- Connolly is expected to manage YouTube's relationships with media firms and oversee its expanding live sports offerings.
- The case highlights the competition between tech giants and traditional media in the sports streaming market.
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Disney sues YouTube for poaching sports executive
(Image courtesy the Walt Disney Company, Graphic by The Desk) The Walt Disney Company has filed a tortious interference lawsuit against Google-owned YouTube for poaching a top sports executive while the two sides were in the middle of negotiating a new carriage deal. The matter concerns the hiring of Justin Connolly, a former Disney executive who left the company earlier this month to take a job at YouTube as its new global head of media and spo…
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Disney vs. YouTube. The fight for talent heads back to court
In the last several years, YouTube has become an increasingly formidable competitor to streaming services and entertainment studios, providing videos from amateur and professional creators, as well as livestreaming major events and NFL games.
Disney Sues YouTube To Block Hiring Of Former ESPN Executive Justin Connolly Amid Sports Streaming Turf War - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
Disney has sued YouTube to block its hiring of former ESPN executive Justin Connolly, alleging breach of contract and unfair competition, as both companies ramp up their sports streaming strategies.
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