The war between the WaltDisneyCompany and Florida Gov.Ron DeSantisjust opened up a whole new front in the courts.
He even suggested thata state prison could be built nearbythe theme parks.
DeSantis critics, including GOP rival Donald Trump, said that the governor had gotten outfoxed by savvy Disney.
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The governor then vowed that the board and the state Legislature would move to invalidate Disneys development agreement.
Disney is represented in the lawsuit by Daniel Petrocelli and Jonathan Hacker of OMelveny & Myers.
Governor DeSantis has let no doubt be harbored as to the impetus for his punishment.
The company also pushed back on DeSantis claim that Disney was trying to pull a fast one on him.
None of this was true.
As explained, these Contracts followed public noticein the Orlando Sentinel, no lessand public hearings.
Disney is asking the court to declare that the effort to void the development agreement is unlawful and enforceable.
DeSantis moves have drawn criticism from Trump and other Republicans, including current and potential rivals.
Mike Pence and Chris Christie also have been critical of DeSantis targeting of the company.
