Millions of DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV customers may be eligible for compensation after The Walt Disney Company agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit accusing the media giant of inflating streaming prices. According to AL.com, the dispute centered on allegations that Disney used its leverage to force providers into carrying ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, making it impossible for services like DirecTV Stream to offer cheaper packages without the sports network. Subscribers claimed that those requirements ultimately translated into higher monthly bills, prompting lawsuits alleging the company violated federal and state antitrust laws. Disney denied the allegations but opted to settle the case. At the heart of the class action lawsuit was a battle over ESPN, one of the most powerful brands in sports media.…