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Disney Loses Legal Bid to Block YouTube Hiring of Justin Connolly

Last updated: June 4, 2025 4:40 pm
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Disney’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order Against Justin Connolly Denied by California Superior Court Judge

A recent legal battle between entertainment giants Disney and YouTube took a new turn as a California Superior Court judge rejected Disney’s request for a temporary restraining order against Justin Connolly. Connolly, who recently left Disney to join YouTube as the global VP of media and sports partnerships, found himself at the center of a lawsuit filed by his former employer.

In the lawsuit, Disney accused YouTube and Connolly of breach of contract, tortious interference in a contractual relationship, and unfair competition. The legal battle escalated as Disney sought to prevent Connolly from working at YouTube, citing a deal for YouTube TV that was set to expire soon and the ongoing negotiations between Disney and the video-sharing platform.

However, Judge James C. Chalfant’s ruling denied Disney’s motion for an injunction after a hearing, citing reasons such as the lack of showing of emergency, the balance of harms favoring Mr. Connolly, and Disney’s failure to demonstrate a probability of success on the merits.

Following the ruling, a Disney spokesperson expressed disappointment but stated that the company would continue to pursue legal remedies, while YouTube declined to comment on the matter.

Connolly, a veteran executive who spent two decades at Disney and ESPN, held the position of president of Disney Platform Distribution before joining YouTube. His role at Disney involved overseeing third-party media sales efforts, including dealings with YouTube.

Amidst the legal dispute, YouTube clarified that Connolly would not be involved in any capacity with the license agreement negotiations between YouTube and Disney. The platform also highlighted Disney’s alleged use of Connolly as a bargaining chip in renegotiating its license renewal with YouTube.

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On the other hand, Disney claimed that Connolly’s move to YouTube violated a three-year contract he had signed in November 2024. YouTube, however, argued that Connolly was employed on an at-will basis and that forcing him to quit his new position at YouTube would go against California law.

The legal battle continues as both parties present their arguments and defend their positions in what has become a high-profile dispute in the entertainment industry.

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