Consumers ask US judge for leave to seek reconsideration in Paramount suit dismissal
( August 11, 2026, 21:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A group of consumers suing to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery asked the judge for leave to seek reconsideration of the dismissal of their claims, citing material new evidence and arguing that the court applied the wrong legal standard. The group highlighted a New York Times piece authored by Paramount Chief Executive officer David Ellison, arguing that the contents provide new factual admissions that directly address the standing deficiency that the judge identified in the Aug. 5 dismissal.See document attached....
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