Judge Dismisses Disney’s Lawsuit , Against Ron DeSantis.br Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis in April, .br accusing the Florida governor of using his political position as a weapon against the company when it criticized the state's "Don't Say Gay" legislation.br accusing the Florida governor of using his political position as a weapon against the company when it criticized the state's "Don't Say Gay" legislation.br The lawsuit also included the board that DeSantis appointed to handle Disney's Florida property.br The lawsuit also included the board that DeSantis appointed to handle Disney's Florida property.br But on Jan. 31, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor tossed out the lawsuit, saying Disney had no standing or jurisdiction to sue DeSantis. .br Its alleged injury … is its operating br under a board it cannot control. br That injury would exist whether or br not the governor controlled the board, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor, via ruling.br Disney issued a statement after the ruling.br This is an important case with br serious implications for the rule br of law, and it will not end here, Disney, via statement.br If left unchallenged, this would set a br dangerous precedent and give license br to states to weaponize their official br powers to punish the expression of br political viewpoints they disagree with. , Disney, via statement.