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Add as preferred source on GoogleDisney's legal attempt to prevent Justin Connolly from joining YouTube as head of media and sports was denied by a Los Angeles judge.
(Reuters) - A judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday denied Walt Disney's request for a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing long-time executive Justin Connolly from joining Alphabet's YouTube.
Disney filed a lawsuit against YouTube in a state court in Los Angeles last month to stop the appointment, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition and interference with a contractual relationship.
It sought a preliminary and permanent injunction to halt Connolly's from further breaching the contract.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant denied Disney's request to stop Connolly's move.
"We are disappointed in today's ruling, but will continue to pursue our legal remedies," a Disney spokesperson told Reuters, while YouTube had no comment.
Connolly is set to join YouTube as its global head of media and sports to manage the platform's relationships with major media companies as well as take charge of the company's growing live-sports portfolio, Reuters had reported in May.
(Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Alan Barona)
Disney requested a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order to prevent Justin Connolly from joining YouTube.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant denied Disney's request to stop Connolly's move to YouTube.
Disney alleged breach of contract, unfair competition, and interference with contractual relations in its lawsuit against YouTube.
Justin Connolly is set to become YouTube's global head of media and sports, managing relationships with major media companies.
A Disney spokesperson expressed disappointment in the ruling but stated that the company would continue to pursue its legal remedies.
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