People who paid for a YouTube TV subscription, or a DirecTV Stream subscription (including DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now), between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
Disney agreed to pay $50 million to settle part of Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company, an antitrust class action. Disney denies any wrongdoing.
There is no fixed amount. Payments are pro rata, based on how long you subscribed, after fees and costs. About 90% of the fund goes to people in repealer states.
The claim deadline was September 8, 2026 and has passed. If you filed on time, you wait for court approval and payment.
Not before the final approval hearing on January 14, 2027. Payments follow only after approval becomes final.
Disney agreed to pay $50 million to settle claims that it helped raise the price of live streaming TV. The deal covers people who paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream. This page explains who is covered, how payments will work, and what happens next now that the claim deadline has passed.
The case is Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company, No. 5:22-cv-07317-EJD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Disney denies any wrongdoing and the court has not decided who is right. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Deadline status
The claim and opt out deadline was September 8, 2026 and has passed. The objection deadline is December 1, 2026. The final approval hearing is on January 14, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Check the official settlement website for updates, and see our guide on class action settlements with no proof of purchase for how claims like this work.
The plaintiffs say Disney used conduct that raised the prices of streaming live pay television, which is the kind of service that replaces a cable package. They say this broke federal antitrust law and various state antitrust and consumer protection laws, and that subscribers paid more as a result. YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV subscribers filed the case together.
Disney denies the claims. This settlement covers only YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers. FuboTV plaintiffs have not settled with Disney, so their part of the case continues. The terms come from the court authorized notice, which is embedded below.
You are in a settlement class if you purchased a qualifying subscription between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026. You did not need to be a current subscriber, and canceled subscribers are included.
Disney will pay $50 million if the court approves the deal. Class lawyers will ask for up to 30 percent ($15 million) plus reasonable costs, and each class representative may ask for up to $5,000. The court can award less. What remains after fees, costs and administration is the net fund, and it is divided in two parts.
| Group | Share of net fund | Who is in it |
|---|---|---|
| Repealer jurisdictions | 90% | People who lived in a listed state or territory at any time during the class period |
| All other states | 10% | People located in the remaining states |
Repealer jurisdictions are places where state law lets ordinary consumers recover antitrust damages. They include California, New York, Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, Massachusetts, North Carolina and about 30 others. The notice lists them all. Payments are pro rata, which means equal shares in proportion to how long you subscribed. The final amount depends on how many valid claims were filed, so nobody can give you an exact figure yet.
Missed the deadline?
The claim cutoff was September 8, 2026. The notice allows no late claims, so check the official website, and do not pay anyone who offers to file one for you.
Cash payments come only after the court approves the settlement and the approval becomes final. The hearing is January 14, 2027. If someone appeals, payment can be delayed by months. Our earlier post on the Disney YouTube TV settlement payment timeline covers the steps in more detail.
The notice listed four choices. Two of them are still open.
This is the court authorized notice for the settlement. It explains the class definition, repealer states, deadlines and how to object.
If you opted out or believe a company overcharged you, our guide on how to sue a company explains your options. Beware of scams, and read our guide on class action settlement scams. You can report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Case: Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company
Case number: 5:22-cv-07317-EJD
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (Judge Edward J. Davila)
Class counsel: Bathaee Dunne LLP
Phone: 1-877-704-2517
Website: onlinetvsettlement.com
Yes. It is a $50 million settlement in Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company, in federal court in California. The court authorized the notice. Disney denies wrongdoing. Final approval is still pending.
There is no fixed amount. Payments are pro rata by how long you subscribed, after fees and costs. About 90% of the net fund goes to people in repealer states, so your location matters.
No. The claim deadline was September 8, 2026. If you filed on time, you do not need to do anything now except keep your confirmation.
Not before the final approval hearing on January 14, 2027. Payments follow only after approval becomes final, and an appeal could delay them.
YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream including DirecTV Now and AT&T TV Now, from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2026. FuboTV and Hulu are not covered by this settlement.
A state or territory where antitrust law lets ordinary consumers sue for damages. People who lived in one at any time during the class period share 90% of the net fund.
No. Disney denies the claims and the court has not made any finding of wrongdoing. The settlement resolves the case without an admission of fault.
Yes, if you did not opt out. File a written objection with the court by December 1, 2026. It must include your name, address, grounds and signature.
Class lawyers will ask for up to 30 percent of the fund ($15 million) plus costs. The court decides the final amount.