Disney and ESPN Sued Over Alleged Covert Tracking of ESPN.com Users Under California Privacy Law

Overview

• Saleha Abdullah filed the class-action complaint on December 26, 2025, in a California federal court against The Walt Disney Company and ESPN.
• The lawsuit alleges ESPN.com collected browser details, device information, screen resolution, operating system data, and location without user consent.
• The complaint claims the data was monetized by selling it to third-party advertisers to facilitate targeted advertising.
• Abdullah is represented by attorneys Reuben D. Nathan and Ross Cornell and is seeking a jury trial, damages, and recovery of fees and costs.
• Disney and ESPN have not issued a public response, and the proposed class could include millions of California visitors if certification is granted.