Disney Seeks to Question Longtime Administrator in Legal Battle with DeSantis Over Walt Disney World Control

Disney attorneys want to question former administrator John Classe in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees over control of district governing Walt Disney World.

Classe was administrator for 55 years until district takeover by DeSantis and Florida legislature earlier this year.

Classe signed agreements shifting control to Disney before takeover; DeSantis appointees claim contracts limit their power.

Appointees suing to void deals made under Classe; Disney filed counterclaims declaring contracts valid.

Dispute part of ongoing legal battles between Disney and DeSantis over state policies like "Don't Say Gay" law.