Disney faces class-action lawsuit over alleged price-fixing with YouTube TV and DirecTV bundles
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Dave Schafer
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A class-action lawsuit alleges Disney used its market power to force YouTube TV and DirecTV to bundle Disney-owned channels (like ESPN, ABC, FX) into expensive packages, driving up prices for consumers. The lawsuit claims Disney's "all-or-nothing" bundling tactics violate antitrust laws. If successful, subscribers who paid for these services between certain dates could be entitled to compensation. The case highlights ongoing tensions between content giants and distributors over streaming pricing.
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· 3 pulledThe lawsuit alleges Disney used its clout to drive up streaming prices
Disney's 'all-or-nothing' bundling tactics violate antitrust laws, the suit claims
If you paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV, Disney might owe you money
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