Judge Dismisses Disney’s Lawsuit , Against Ron DeSantis.<br />Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis in April, .<br />accusing the Florida governor of using his political position as a weapon against the company when it criticized the state's "Don't Say Gay" legislation.<br />accusing the Florida governor of using his political position as a weapon against the company when it criticized the state's "Don't Say Gay" legislation.<br />The lawsuit also included the board that DeSantis appointed to handle Disney's Florida property.<br />The lawsuit also included the board that DeSantis appointed to handle Disney's Florida property.<br />But on Jan. 31, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor tossed out the lawsuit, saying Disney had no standing or jurisdiction to sue DeSantis. .<br />Its alleged injury … is its operating <br />under a board it cannot control. <br />That injury would exist whether or <br />not the governor controlled the board, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor, via ruling.<br />Disney issued a statement after the ruling.<br />This is an important case with <br />serious implications for the rule <br />of law, and it will not end here, Disney, via statement.<br />If left unchallenged, this would set a <br />dangerous precedent and give license <br />to states to weaponize their official <br />powers to punish the expression of <br />political viewpoints they disagree with. , Disney, via statement.<br />We are determined to press <br />forward with our case, Disney, via statement
