Disney Accuses DeSantis-Appointed District of Withholding Documents in Theme Park Lawsuit

Disney alleges the DeSantis-led Florida Tourism Oversight District has failed to produce any documents for two months, hindering Disney's ability to counter a summary judgement in a lawsuit revolving around who holds design and construction authority at Disney World.

• Disney has accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which falls under Governor DeSantis' jurisdiction, of deliberately avoiding providing crucial documents for an ongoing lawsuit that revolves around the design and construction authority over Disney World.
• The Tourism Oversight District has allegedly failed to deliver even a single document for nearly two months after Disney's request, breaking its commitments towards set deadlines and withholding key information necessary for Disney to formulate its summary judgment opposition.
• Disney is seeking a delay of two and a half months in the case until it gains access to the requested documents and can conduct necessary depositions.
• The district was controlled by allies of Disney for over five decades and was taken over by DeSantis' appointees following Disney's voiced opposition to a state law concerning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.
• The feud between Disney and DeSantis also extends to the federal court where Disney has sued DeSantis, claiming violation of its free speech rights due to the governor allegedly punishing the company for expressing opposition to the law.

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