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Then how is Disney suing school boards for showing the Lion King?

• otterley 5y ago
  They're not. Their licensing agency sent them a bill; they didn't file a lawsuit. Also, it was a PTA, not a school board. Also, they're not trying to collect anymore: Disney C.E.O. Apologizes to P.T.A. Asked to Pay After ‘Lion King’ Screening - link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/05/us/lion-king-berkeley-movie-licensing.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/05/us/lion-king-berkeley-mov...
  • scotuswroteus 5y ago
    The subhead of the NYT article specifically describes the demand as against the school. I can re-ask the question with the distinction: if there's sovereign immunity, what gives Disney's licensing agent the authority to demand the school pay a fee?
    • otterley 5y ago
      I think that's unclear after _Allen v. Cooper_. I believe the demand predated this decision.