Disney agrees to $50M class action settlement over streaming (opens original article in a new tab)

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a case alleging that it inflated streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN, which raised prices and limited competition.

• Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement over claims of inflating streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN.
• The lawsuit alleged that Disney's carriage agreements raised prices and prevented competition, with subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream affected.
• Disney denied wrongdoing and will consider subscription packages with fewer Disney networks, including ESPN, as part of the settlement.