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Netflix tells US court alleged harm is speculative in Warner class action

By Flavia Fortes ( February 2, 2026, 20:24 GMT | Insight) -- Netflix has asked a US federal court in California to dismiss a private antitrust lawsuit seeking to block its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses, arguing that the plaintiff lacks standing and has failed to plausibly allege any competitive harm under US antitrust law. A motion to dismiss hearing is set for May 13 at 10 a.m. in San Jose, California. Netflix has asked a US federal court in California to dismiss a private antitrust lawsuit seeking to block its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses, arguing that the plaintiff lacks standing and has failed to plausibly allege any competitive harm under US antitrust law....

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