$50M Disney Settlement Deadline Looms for YouTube TV Subscribers
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to settle a federal class action complaint filed by YouTube TV subscribers for $50 million. The deadline to file a claim is September 8, 2026.
The lawsuit alleged that Disney's control over popular channels and programming gave the company outsized influence over the live TV streaming market. Disney required streamers to include ESPN in their base packages as part of their agreements.
The settlement allows eligible consumers who paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2026, to submit a claim for a portion of the fund. Claimants can submit claims online or by mail, and will receive varying amounts depending on subscription length and the total number of approved claims.