Disney Fights Back Against DeSantis in Lawsuit Battle

Walt Disney Co is seeking to have a lawsuit filed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District dismissed as part of its ongoing feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The district's lawsuit aims to invalidate "backroom deals" that it claims were made in favor of Disney and violated state law. Disney argues that the lawsuit should be dismissed since the agreements with the prior board were nullified by the state. Meanwhile, Disney is pursuing its own federal lawsuit against DeSantis, alleging that he "weaponized" state government against the company. The district argues that if the judge determines the Disney agreements are invalid, it would undermine Disney's claims in the federal case.