Disney settles $50M class-action lawsuit over streaming price bundling
The Walt Disney Company agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class-action antitrust lawsuit alleging it forced YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to bundle ESPN and Hulu content, driving up subscription prices. Eligible U.S. subscribers from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2026, can file claims by September 8, 2026. Payouts are pro-rata based on subscription length. Disney denies wrongdoing. Final court approval is set for January 14, 2027.
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How to File a Claim in Disney's $50 Million Settlement Over Live TV Streaming Prices
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a 2022 class action lawsuit alleging it entered into anticompetitive agreements with YouTube TV and other live-streaming services, leading to higher subscription prices. Disney admits no wrongdoing. Eligible subscribers of YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, can file claims by September 8, 2026. Payout amounts will vary based on subscription length and total claims. A final approval hearing is set for January 14, 2027, with payments expected within 90 days if approved. The lawsuit against Fubo TV, which Disney acquired in 2025, remains ongoing.
Yahoo FinanceHow YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream Subscribers Can Get a Payout from Disney's $50M Antitrust Settlement
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class action antitrust lawsuit (Biddle v. Disney) alleging the company violated antitrust and consumer protection laws by requiring streaming platforms to include ESPN in basic channel packages, driving up prices. YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers who paid for subscriptions between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, are eligible for a pro rata cash payout. The settlement does not include FuboTV subscribers. Claim forms must be submitted online or by mail by September 8, 2026. A final court hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for January 14, 2027, after which payments will be issued. Disney denies wrongdoing and settled without admitting liability.
Yahoo FinanceDisney $50M antitrust settlement: how to file a claim
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a federal antitrust class action lawsuit (Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company) alleging it forced streaming platforms like YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to bundle ESPN and related channels, inflating subscription costs. Disney denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid litigation. Eligible claimants include anyone who subscribed to YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, or AT&T TV Now between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026. The claim deadline is September 8, 2026. Payouts will be pro-rata, based on subscription length and geographic grouping. The settlement requires final approval at a January 14, 2027, court hearing.
Yahoo FinanceDisney Agrees to $50M Antitrust Settlement Over Streaming Bundling Practices
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a federal antitrust class action lawsuit, Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company, alleging that it forced streaming platforms like YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to bundle ESPN and related channels, thereby driving up subscription prices. Disney denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid prolonged litigation. Eligibility includes anyone who subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream (including DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now) from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2026. Claims can be filed online or by mail by September 8, 2026. Payouts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis based on subscription length and geographic location. The settlement requires judicial approval at a hearing scheduled for January 14, 2027. The case, filed in 2022, highlights ongoing disputes over content licensing in the streaming industry.
Yahoo FinanceDisney to pay $50 million settlement. Here's how to get your share
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed in 2022 by YouTube TV subscribers. The lawsuit alleged that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including ESPN and Hulu content, to drive up prices for live TV streaming services. Eligible consumers include U.S. subscribers of YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2026. Claims must be submitted by September 8, 2026, either online or by mail. Payment amounts will be determined on a pro rata basis, depending on subscription duration and the total number of valid claims. A final court approval hearing is scheduled for January 14, 2027. Disney has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle without admitting liability. The case reflects ongoing tensions over carriage rights and bundling in the streaming industry.
Yahoo FinanceDisney settles YouTube TV and DirecTV lawsuit for $50 million: Here's who gets paid
Disney has agreed to a $50 million class-action settlement over allegations that it pressured YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to raise prices by requiring bundles including ESPN and Hulu+ since 2019. Disney denies wrongdoing. Eligible customers who subscribed to YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, or AT&T TV Now between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, can file claims. Payouts depend on subscription length and number of claims, minus legal fees. Claims must be submitted by September 8, 2026, via onlinetvsettlement.com. A final court approval hearing is set for January 14, 2027. Disney also agreed to consider offering streaming providers cheaper bundles excluding ESPN channels over the next three years. A similar case involving FuboTV remains unresolved.
Yahoo FinanceDisney settles YouTube TV and DirecTV lawsuit for $50 million: Here's who gets paid
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging it pressured YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to raise prices by requiring bundles including ESPN and Hulu+. The lawsuit, filed in November 2022, covers subscriptions from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2026. Eligible customers can file claims by September 8, 2026, without providing receipts. Payments will vary based on subscription length and number of claims. Disney denies wrongdoing, and the settlement requires court approval. A final hearing is set for January 14, 2027. Separately, Disney agreed to consider offering cheaper streaming packages excluding ESPN channels over the next three years.
Yahoo FinanceMillions may qualify for payouts in Disney streaming case deal
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it used its control over must-have programming, including ESPN and Hulu content, to drive up subscription prices for live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. The proposed settlement, which requires final court approval, would allow eligible consumers who subscribed to these services between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, to file claims for a share of the fund. The deadline to submit claims is September 8, 2026, with a final approval hearing scheduled for January 14, 2027. Payout amounts will be determined on a pro rata basis, depending on subscription length and the number of valid claims. Disney has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle without admitting liability. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements, and pricing control.
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