Disney, DeSantis-Backed District Set for June Trial in Public Records Lawsuit

Disney alleges the Florida Tourism Oversight District withheld and possibly destroyed important documents, violating state law.

Disney and the Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have agreed to a June 24 trial date for a lawsuit over public records.
Disney accuses the district of withholding and possibly destroying important documents in violation of the state’s public records law.
The entertainment giant has also filed a separate lawsuit accusing the district of stonewalling them on discovery and has asked the court to order the district to turn over text messages and emails.
A third lawsuit filed by Disney against DeSantis and state officials is also pending in federal court.
The legal battle between Disney and DeSantis began in 2022 when Disney took a stance against Florida’s controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill.