Disney's Political Retaliation Suit Against DeSantis Focuses on Free Speech Claim

Disney has amended its federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, focusing solely on its First Amendment claim that the governor politically retaliated against the company. The move comes after Disney dropped its other claims related to a dispute over development contracts, which are being pursued in a separate state-level lawsuit. Disney's revised complaint shrinks the federal civil complaint to 48 pages and is the latest development in its legal battle with DeSantis, who has been accused of targeting the company over its opposition to a controversial classroom bill. The state-level case involves counterclaims and a request for damages from both parties.