Disney loses bid to dismiss or pause DeSantis board's state case
Publishing timestamp: 2023-07-28 18:25:29
Summary
The article discusses a Florida judge's rejection of Disney's bid to dismiss a state lawsuit filed by the board of supervisors chosen by Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World's operations. This state-level case is separate from Disney's ongoing federal lawsuit against DeSantis and the board. The article mentions that Disney is confident it will prevail in both cases. The dispute between Disney and DeSantis centers around a special tax district and began when Disney opposed legislation limiting classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation. The article highlights the ongoing battle between Disney and DeSantis on multiple fronts and mentions the strain on DeSantis' campaign.
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Keywords: entertainment, lawsuits, business news, politics, walt disney co, breaking news: politics,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/28/disney-loses-bid-to-dismiss-or-pause-desantis-boards-state-case.html