Disney Settles Streaming Price Lawsuit | Jackson News

Disney’s facing a $50 million settlement over allegations it manipulated streaming prices by forcing platforms to bundle ESPN—keeping rivals from offering cheaper plans and giving Disney market control. The deal, pending court approval, lets eligible YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers file claims between April 2019 and March 2026; payouts depend on claim volume and subscription length. Deadline to file: September 8, 2026. Payments could begin after a January 14, 2027 hearing—another high-stakes battle in the streaming wars over content, bundling, and pricing power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83ee98bfa398697f