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Disney agrees to $50M class action settlement over streaming
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a proposed $50 million settlement in a case alleging that the House of Mouse inflated streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN.Read more trending newsThe website Top Class Actions reported that subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream claimed ...
Key takeaway ArtsTechnica said the amount of a base YouTube TV package went from $35 without the channels to $65 with them.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
Atlanta residents who subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream may be eligible for a portion of the $50 million settlement, depending on how long they were subscribed. The settlement's requirement for Disney to consider subscription packages with fewer Disney networks, including ESPN, could potentially lead to more affordable streaming options for Atlantans in the future. This development may also impact the city's growing tech industry, as companies based in Atlanta, such as Cox Communications, navigate the evolving streaming landscape. The fact that Disney denied wrongdoing but still agreed to the settlement suggests that the company is looking to put the matter behind it, which could have implications for how other major media companies operate in the city. As the settlement approval process moves forward, Atlanta residents who believe they are eligible should take note of the September 8 deadline to file a claim.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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