Disney Asks Court to Dismiss Desantis-Backed Lawsuit in Latest Twist

Disney Asks Court to Dismiss Desantis-Backed Lawsuit in Latest Twist
Visitors walk along Main Street at The Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2022. Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images
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The Walt Disney Company asked a Florida court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the board of supervisors appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World’s theme park operations.

DeSantis took over Disney World’s self-governing district through legislation passed by the Florida legislature before appointing new overseers to run it.

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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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