After a setback, Disney has changed its legal strategy in Florida, where the company is battling Gov.
Ron DeSantis and his allies in court for control over Disney World’s growth plan.
Disney and Mr. DeSantis, who is running for president, have been sparring for more than a year over a special tax district that encompasses Disney World.
Before the takeover took effect, however, Disney signed contracts to lock in development plans — worth some $17 billion over the next decade.
An effort by Mr. DeSantis and his allies to void the contracts resulted in dueling lawsuits, with Disney suing Mr. DeSantis and the tax district in federal court and the new appointees returning fire in state court.
Persons:
Ron DeSantis, heeding Mr, DeSantis
Organizations:
Disney
Locations:
Florida