NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough
Disney settles antitrust lawsuit for $50 million; streaming subscribers may qualify for payment
Subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream who held accounts between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, may be eligible for a cash payment from a $50 million settlement. The settlement resolves allegations that Disney engaged in anticompetitive practices to inflate streaming prices. Eligible individuals must file a claim by September 2026 to receive a pro-rata share of the funds.
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Eligible streaming subscribers could receive a cash payment based on the length of their subscription, provided they submit a claim by the September 2026 deadline.
Key Facts
- The settlement fund totals $50 million, with a portion deducted for administrative costs and fees.
- Eligible subscribers must have held a YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream account between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026.
- 90% of the remaining settlement fund is allocated to class members in 'repealer jurisdictions'.
- 10% of the remaining settlement fund is allocated to class members in 'non-repealer jurisdictions'.
- Payments will be pro-rata, based on the length of the individual's subscription.
- The claim filing deadline is September 2026.
- A final court approval hearing is scheduled for January 2027.
- FuboTV subscribers are not included in this settlement.
- Eligible users should have received a notice containing a Unique ID for the claim process.
- Disney denies any wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement.
Who's Mentioned
organizationThe Walt Disney Company“Defendant in the antitrust lawsuit.”organizationDirecTV Stream“Streaming service whose subscribers are eligible for the settlement.”organizationYouTube TV“Streaming service whose subscribers are eligible for the settlement.”organizationFuboTV“Streaming service involved in the lawsuit but not part of the current settlement”