Streamers Renew Argument for Franchise Fee Suit Dismissal

East St. Louis, Illinois, is ignoring the growing number of state and federal courts dismissing claims against streaming services because of a lack of right of action (see 2203290039), defendants WarnerMedia, DirecTV and CuriousityStream said in a docket 3:21-cv-00561 reply Tuesday in support of their consolidated motion to dismiss. They told the U.S. District Court in East St. Louis the city contends local governments have rights over their public rights of way, but it doesn't explain how those rights would create a cause of action regarding Illinois' Cable and Video Competition Law. Counsel for the city didn't comment. It's one of an array of localities pursuing franchise fees litigation against streaming services (see 2112230003).