Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed by Federal Judge (2)

Walt Disney Co.’s lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of politically retaliating against the company was dismissed by a federal judge.

US District Judge Allen Winsorin Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday granted DeSantis’ request to throw out the company’s suit, saying Disney lacked standing to sue the governor. Winsor also said a law stripping the company of control of the municipal district in central Florida that includes Disney World was constitutional even if it was aimed at punishing free speech.

The ruling is a major setback for Disney in its ongoing feud with DeSantis. Disney sued-bsp-bb-link> DeSantis in April after a new governing board for the district appointed by the Republican governor voted to void land-use contracts signed by the company.

A Disney spokesman said the company would keep fighting.

“This is an important case with serious implications for the rule of law, and it will not end here,” the…