Paramount, WBD hit with lawsuit from 12 states, including California, to block merger
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A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Today, I announced a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery—the largest merger in Hollywood history. If allowed to move forward, this merger would reduce competition, limit creative diversity, and diminish the… pic.twitter.com/OCBjjaZr2S
— Rob Bonta (@RobBonta) July 13, 2026
Multiple U.S. states are preparing to file lawsuits against the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger as early as this week.
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) July 13, 2026
California is expected to lead, with New York, Washington and Connecticut set to follow.
The lawsuits argue the merger would reduce competition. pic.twitter.com/KeLvDoQlQ2
BREAKING States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount Warner Merger
— Norm Eisen (@NormEisen) July 12, 2026
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Multiple US states are now prepared to file their lawsuits against the Paramount/WB merger this week.
— Home of DCU (@homeofdcu) July 12, 2026
California will lead, with states like New York, Washington, and Connecticut following.
The lawsuit argues the merger would harm competition.
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