Disney settles $50 million claim over YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream
Disney will pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The settlement provides for cash payments to customers of the YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream vMVPD services who qualify under the terms of the agreement.
Key Takeaways
- The settlement totals $50 million.
- Cash payments are available to qualifying YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers.
- The case is a class-action lawsuit involving Disney.
- The article describes YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream as vMVPD services.
Why It Matters
This is a direct cash settlement tied to two major vMVPD distributors, so the immediate impact is on customers who qualify for payments under the agreement. For Disney, the case closes a class-action liability rather than changing product or distribution strategy. For the broader streaming stack, it is another reminder that billing, distribution, and customer claims can create legal exposure across virtual pay-TV bundles. The key thing to watch is how many YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers actually qualify for payment under the settlement terms.
Read full article at msn.com
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