FuboTV Sues Disney, Fox, ESPN Over Alleged Anticompetitive Sports Streaming Practices
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FuboTV filed a lawsuit against Disney, Fox, ESPN, Hulu and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging anticompetitive practices in sports streaming market.
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The lawsuit aims to block a planned joint venture sports streaming app by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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FuboTV claims the media companies have forced bundling, imposed high licensing fees, and aimed to suppress competition.
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The lawsuit alleges the joint venture app will "freeze out" competitors and reduce access to premium sports content.
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FuboTV seeks a permanent injunction to block the joint venture app, and unwinding of the collaboration between the media companies.