Overview
- U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian on Nov. 17 denied Disney’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt Sling’s short-term Passes.
- The court said Sling’s Day, Weekend and Week Passes fall within the contract’s definition of a “Network Subscriber,” rejecting Disney’s recurring-only interpretation.
- The judge noted Disney had not shown irreparable harm and indicated any losses could be addressed with monetary damages and upcoming license negotiations.
- Sling announced a limited $1 Day Pass offer through November 30 for new and returning customers, discounting the usual $4.99 price for 24-hour Sling Orange access including ESPN.
- Disney said it will pursue the case at trial, while Warner Bros. Discovery continues a separate lawsuit challenging Sling’s Pass offerings.