Get the latest gossip
YouTube Disputes Disney Lawsuit’s Claims Over Justin Connolly Hiring, Alleges Disney Is Using Exec as ‘Pawn’ in License Talks
YouTube fired back against Disney's lawsuit seeking to block the video giant's hiring of Justin Connolly, a former high-level Disney exec.
Last month, Connolly — after more than two decades at Disney and ESPN — quit to join YouTube as global VP of media and sports partnerships. Disney responded with a lawsuit against YouTube and Connolly, filed May 21 in California state court, alleging breach of contract, tortious interference in a contractual relationship and unfair competition. YouTube, in its reply to Disney’s lawsuit, essentially said Connolly is not the equivalent of a rock star or pro athlete.
Or read this on Variety
