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March 28, 2024

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies

  • The deal ends almost two years of litigation sparked by DeSantis' takeover of the district.
    • By MIKE SCHNEIDER
    Associated Press

    ORLANDO, Fla. — Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort's government by the Florida governor.

    In a meeting, the DeSantis-appointed members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis' takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company's opposition to Florida's so-called “Don't Say Gay” law.


     
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