The war between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just opened up a whole new front in the courts. After months of battling with the would-be GOP presidential contender and his personally appointed board over jurisdiction and control of Orlando-based Disney World and its now besieged special district status, the House of Mouse today took the white gloves off and sued the Governor in federal court.
In a showdown that has been brewing and boiling as DeSantis’ ambitions have grown, the Bob Iger-run media giant claims that the Sunshine State Governor has enacted a policy of “retaliation” against Disney because of disagreements over moves like his “Don’t Say Gay” law and attacks on the so-called “woke” philosophy of the company.
Gov. DeSantis’ office did not respond to request for comment on the lawsuit when contacted by Deadline this morning. MORE By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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