Biddle v. Disney Class Action Settlement
Pro rata cash payment proportional to the length of your YouTube TV and/or DirecTV Stream subscription
What happened
Disney allegedly violated federal antitrust law and state antitrust and consumer-protection laws by engaging in conduct to raise prices of streaming live pay television services, causing damages to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers. Disney denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased a YouTube TV subscription between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026, or purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subscription (including DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, and AT&T TV Now) between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
How to file
Submit a claim form online or by mail postmarked by September 8, 2026. Your cash payment will be calculated as a pro rata share proportional to the length of your YouTube TV and/or DirecTV Stream subscription. You can start your claim at the settlement website.
Common questions
- How much does the Biddle v. Disney Class Action Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Pro rata cash payment proportional to the length of your YouTube TV and/or DirecTV Stream subscription. The total settlement fund is $50M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Biddle v. Disney Class Action Settlement?
- The claim deadline is September 8, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at onlinetvsettlement.com.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Biddle v. Disney Class Action Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Biddle v. Disney Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Epiq is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at onlinetvsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- How long until I get paid from the Biddle v. Disney Class Action Settlement?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 14, 2027; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue The Walt Disney Company separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by September 8, 2026.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Steven Prescott(Consol Plaintiff)
- Cole Unger(Consol Plaintiff)
- Justin Brewer
- Jasmine McCormick(Consol Plaintiff)
- John Manso(Consol Plaintiff)
- Michael Hughes(Consol Plaintiff)
- Ronda Lee Haines(Consol Plaintiff)
- Michelle Fendelander(Consol Plaintiff)
+ 12 more
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Theodore Salem-MackallDiCello Levitt LLP
- Edward M. GraumanBathaee Dunne LLP
- Jay WexlerDiCello Levitt LLP
- Gregory S. AsciollaDiCello Levitt LLP
- Joseph J. DePalmaLite DePalma Greenberg, LLC
- Steven M. JodlowskiDiCello Levitt LLP
- Steven J. GreenfogelLite DePalma Greenburg, LLC
- John Maxwell ShawDiCello Levitt
- Collin James SchaffhauserLite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC
- Carrie A SymeDiCello Levitt LLP
- Priscilla Ghita
- Kathryn Jessica JohnsonBathaee Dunne LLP
- Bryce William TalbotBathaee Dunne
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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