Disney Settlement May Pay YouTube TV and DirecTV Users

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You might have stopped using cable to save money, but your streaming bill might still be high. Some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream users could get money from Disney.

Disney has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit about live TV streaming prices. The lawsuit said Disney used its control of ESPN to make YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream more expensive.

Disney says it did nothing wrong. The court has not decided who is right. But users can now file a claim to get some money.

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Disney's $50 million settlement might send money to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream users.

The lawsuit is called Heather Biddle, et al. v. The Walt Disney Company. It says Disney broke federal antitrust law and other laws.

The complaint is about whether Disney made streaming TV more expensive by including ESPN in basic packages. Disney has agreed to settle the case for $50 million.

You might qualify if you bought a YouTube TV subscription from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2026. You might also qualify if you bought a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subscription during that time.

Eligible users are grouped by location. Some are in Repealer Jurisdictions, which include states like Alabama and California.

There is no fixed amount of money for each person. The settlement says payments will be based on how long you had YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream.

The final payout depends on how many valid claims are approved. After claims are in, the settlement administrator will calculate payments.

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Users who paid for YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, or AT&T TV Now between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, might qualify.

The easiest way to file a claim is through the Online TV Settlement website. You need a Unique ID and PIN from the notice you got.

If you did not get a notice, you can contact the Settlement Administrator for help. Once you file online, you will get a confirmation email and code.

If you had both YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream, you can include both on one claim form.

You can also print, fill out, and mail the claim form.

Mail the claim form to the settlement administrator.

The deadline to file a claim is September 8, 2026.

If you do nothing, you will not get a cash payment. You might also give up some legal rights.

If you do not want to be part of the settlement, you can ask to be excluded. You will not get settlement benefits, but you can still sue Disney.

You can stay in the settlement and tell the court why you disagree with it. The deadline to object is December 1, 2026.

The final approval hearing is on January 14, 2027. If the court approves the settlement, payments will come later.

You should not expect money right away. The court and administrative processing can delay payments.

ESPN is one of the most expensive channels in live TV. The lawsuit says Disney's control of ESPN made it harder for YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to offer cheaper packages.

As part of the settlement, Disney will consider proposals from streaming distributors for packages with fewer Disney-owned networks.

Scammers might use fake settlement emails or websites. Go to the official claim site before entering personal information.

Scammers often use believable messages. Be careful with emails, texts, or social media posts that ask you to verify your claim or pay a fee.

If you get a message about the Disney settlement, do not click the link. Go to the official website instead.

You should not have to pay a fee to file a claim. Be cautious of messages that ask for a wire transfer or payment app transfer.

Strong antivirus software can help protect you from settlement scams. Keep your devices and browser updated.

A personal data removal service can help reduce the amount of information about you online. This can make you a harder target for scammers.

If you file a claim online, save your confirmation email and code. This will help you avoid fake follow-up messages.

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This settlement might seem like legal noise, but it is worth checking your eligibility. The deadline to file a claim is September 8, 2026.

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Tessa Hoyos is a production assistant for Fox News Digital.

She joined Fox News Radio in 2024 and covered the 2024 election.

Tessa graduated from Western Washington University with degrees in communications and acting.

You can reach her at tessa.hoyos@fox.com.

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