这些YouTube电视订阅用户有资格获得迪士尼和解案的赔偿金

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这些YouTube电视订阅用户有资格获得迪士尼和解案的赔偿金

内容来源:https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/youtube-tv-subscribers-may-be-eligible-for-a-settlement-payout?utm_medium=RSS

内容总结:

迪士尼反垄断和解案:7年内订阅YouTube TV或DirecTV的用户或可获赔

如果你是过去七年间订阅过YouTube TV或DirecTV直播流媒体服务的用户,现在可能有机会从迪士尼公司获得一笔赔偿金。迪士尼已同意支付5000万美元,就一起涉嫌违反反垄断法的集体诉讼达成和解。该诉讼指控迪士尼利用其对ESPN和Hulu的控制权,迫使YouTube TV和DirecTV等直播流媒体平台提高订阅价格,导致用户支付了高于合理水平的费用。

诉讼背景:订阅费近乎翻倍

这起诉讼由YouTube TV用户于2022年发起。指控称,迪士尼与谷歌(YouTube TV母公司)的协议导致YouTube TV基础套餐价格从每月35美元暴涨至65美元,涨幅接近100%。迪士尼虽已同意和解,但最终协议尚需法院批准,相关听证会定于2027年1月14日举行。

谁有资格获得赔偿?

赔偿覆盖两类用户:

目前每位用户能获得的具体金额尚未明确,但居住地是重要影响因素。根据和解条款,90%的赔偿金将分配给在上述时间段内居住于以下州或地区的用户:亚拉巴马州、亚利桑那州、阿肯色州、加利福尼亚州、科罗拉多州、康涅狄格州、特拉华州、华盛顿特区、佛罗里达州、关岛、夏威夷州、爱荷华州、堪萨斯州、缅因州、马里兰州、马萨诸塞州、密歇根州、明尼苏达州、密西西比州、密苏里州、蒙大拿州、内布拉斯加州、内华达州、新罕布什尔州、新泽西州、新墨西哥州、纽约州、北卡罗来纳州、北达科他州、俄勒冈州、波多黎各、罗得岛州、南卡罗来纳州、南达科他州、田纳西州、犹他州、佛蒙特州、西弗吉尼亚州及威斯康星州。其余10%的赔偿金将分配给其他州的用户。

如果你同时订阅了上述两项服务,每项服务都可能获得赔偿,但只需提交一份索赔申请。需要提醒的是,由于5000万美元需分配给大量用户,且覆盖长达七年的订阅期,每位用户实际获得的金额可能较小。

如何提交索赔申请?

符合条件的用户可通过在线方式提交索赔表格。你需要使用通知信中的唯一ID和PIN码登录,提供个人信息,验证YouTube TV或DirecTV Stream的订阅情况及居住州,并选择电子收款方式(否则将收到纸质支票)。

如果你未收到通知但认为自己符合资格,可发送邮件至 settlementadministrator@biddlevdisney.com 联系管理员;也可打印PDF版索赔表并邮寄至以下地址:

Biddle v. Disney
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4720
Portland, OR 97208-4720

所有索赔表格须在2026年9月8日前完成在线提交或邮寄(以邮戳为准)。

中文翻译:

如果您在过去七年内曾付费订阅YouTube TV,您可能有权从迪士尼获得部分赔偿金。该公司已同意支付5000万美元和解金,以解决涉嫌反垄断违规的指控——这些违规行为曾迫使YouTube TV和DirecTV用户为其直播电视流媒体服务支付高于合理水平的费用。请留意您的邮箱和收件箱中的和解通知——如果您符合条件,可在即日起至9月8日期间申领赔偿金。

迪士尼和解案涉及什么内容?
该和解源于2022年YouTube TV用户提起的集体诉讼,指控迪士尼对ESPN和Hulu的控制迫使流媒体服务(尤其是提供直播电视的服务)提高价格。诉讼指出,谷歌与迪士尼的协议导致YouTube TV基础套餐的订阅费用近乎翻倍——从35美元涨至65美元。迪士尼同意和解,但最终批准尚待定,听证会定于2027年1月14日举行。

谁有资格获得迪士尼和解赔偿金?
迪士尼和解案为两类人群提供现金赔偿:

目前尚不清楚每位个人能获得多少赔偿金,但您在和解期内的居住地(或曾居住地)将是重要影响因素。

根据条款,90%的赔偿金将分配给在2019年4月1日至2026年3月31日期间任何时间居住于以下州的客户:阿拉巴马州、亚利桑那州、阿肯色州、加利福尼亚州、科罗拉多州、康涅狄格州、特拉华州、哥伦比亚特区、佛罗里达州、关岛、夏威夷州、爱荷华州、堪萨斯州、缅因州、马里兰州、马萨诸塞州、密歇根州、明尼苏达州、密西西比州、密苏里州、蒙大拿州、内布拉斯加州、内华达州、新罕布什尔州、新泽西州、新墨西哥州、纽约州、北卡罗来纳州、北达科他州、俄勒冈州、波多黎各、罗德岛州、南卡罗来纳州、南达科他州、田纳西州、犹他州、佛蒙特州、西弗吉尼亚州和威斯康星州。剩余10%的资金将分配给所有其他州的集体成员。

如果您同时订阅了两种服务,您可能为每项服务各获得一笔赔偿金,但只需提交一份索赔表。值得注意的是,赔偿金额可能较小——5000万美元需在七年内分给大量流媒体订阅用户。

如何提交迪士尼和解索赔申请
如果您是迪士尼诉讼和解集体的一员,可以在线提交索赔表。您需要使用通知中包含的唯一ID和PIN码登录。接着,您需要提供一些个人信息,验证您的YouTube TV或DirecTV Stream订阅情况及居住州,并选择电子支付方式(否则您将收到纸质支票)。

如果您未收到通知但认为自己符合赔偿条件,可通过电子邮件联系管理员:[email protected]。或者,您可以打印PDF版本并通过邮寄方式寄至以下地址:

Biddle v. Disney
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4720
Portland, OR 97208-4720

索赔表需在2026年9月8日前在线完成或加盖邮戳。

英文来源:

If you've paid for YouTube TV in the last seven years, you may be owed some cash from Disney. The company has agreed to a $50 million settlement stemming from alleged antitrust violations, which forced YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers to pay more than they should have for their live TV streaming services. Keep an eye on your mailbox and inbox for a settlement notice—if you're eligible, you can claim a payment between now and Sept. 8.
What is the Disney settlement about?
This settlement stems from a 2022 class action lawsuit filed by YouTube TV subscribers, who allege that Disney's control over ESPN and Hulu forced streaming services (specifically those providing live TV) to raise their prices. The suit notes that Google's agreements with Disney resulted in a nearly 100% price hike—from $35 to $65—for a subscription to YouTube TV's base package. Disney agreed to settle the suit, though final approval is pending with a hearing scheduled for Jan. 14, 2027.
Who is eligible for a payout from the Disney settlement?
The Disney settlement provides cash payments for two different classes:
YouTube TV subscribers who purchased their subscription between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
DirecTV live streaming customers who purchased their subscription (branded as DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, and/or AT&T TV Now) between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026.
At this time, it's not clear how much each individual will receive from the settlement, though where you live (or lived) during the settlement period will be a significant factor.
According to the terms, 90% of the payouts will go to customers who resided in the following states at any time between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The remaining 10% of funds will be distributed to class members in all remaining states.
If you had subscriptions to both services, you may receive a cash payment for each, but you only need to submit one claim form. It's worth noting that payouts are likely to be small, with $50 million split among a huge group of streaming subscribers over a period of seven years.
How to submit a claim for the Disney settlement
If you are part of a settlement class for the Disney lawsuit, you can submit a claim form online. You'll need to log in using the unique ID and PIN included in your notice. From there, you'll need to provide some personal information, verify your YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream subscription and state of residence, and choose an electronic payment method (otherwise you'll receive a paper check).
If you didn't receive a notice but believe you're eligible for a payout, you can contact the administrator via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can print a PDF version and return it by mail to the following address:
Biddle v. Disney
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4720
Portland, OR 97208-4720
Claim forms must be completed online or postmarked by Sept. 8, 2026.

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