Citing a potential conflict of interest, a Florida federal judge has recused himself from presiding over the lawsuit brought against Gov. DeSantis.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin Fitzpatrick wrote in a court document that he’s related “in the third degree” to someone employed by one of the parties in the lawsuit, which requires his recusal from the case.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Wednesday, accusing DeSantis of orchestrating a “targeted campaign of government retaliation,” which would violate the company’s free speech rights. Disney filed the lawsuit after the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which houses Walt Disney World Resort, voted to invalidate two development contracts Disney signed in February.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Wednesday.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called Disney’s lawsuit against him “another unfortunate example” of the company’s “hope to undermine the will of the Florida voters.
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