Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers
Disney has reached a $50 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging the company drove up costs for YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers.
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Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement following legal action regarding streaming costs. The agreement addresses claims that Disney’s business practices resulted in higher prices for subscribers of live-TV streaming platforms.
Coverage from outlets including Ars Technica, The Verge, and USA Today highlights the eligibility of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers for the upcoming payments. Reports from 9to5Google and AL.com note that the lawsuit centered on allegations that Disney drove up streaming expenses for these service providers.
Specific details regarding the individual payout amounts for subscribers have not yet been released. Observers are awaiting further information on the claim process and eligibility requirements for those covered by the settlement.
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Quick answers
What is the total value of the Disney settlement?
The settlement agreement is valued at $50 million.
Who is eligible for payment?
Current or former subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream are eligible for payments.
What were the grounds for the lawsuit?
The lawsuit alleged that Disney contributed to increased live-TV streaming costs for subscribers.
Coverage (5)
- YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers are eligible for payments from Disney settlement AL.com · 13h ago
- YouTube TV subscribers win in lawsuit against Disney over driving up streaming costs 9to5Google · 13h ago
- Millions may qualify for payouts in Disney streaming case deal USA Today · 13h ago
- Disney agreed to $50M settlement over claims it made live-TV streaming expensive Ars Technica · 13h ago
- Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers The Verge · 13h ago
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