Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district, which was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies last year, have filed a motion for a protective order to prevent DeSantis-appointed board members from being deposed in the state lawsuit against Disney. The dispute revolves around the control of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which provides essential municipal services for Disney World.
The district attorneys argue that the high-level government officers, appointed by DeSantis, should not be subjected to depositions under the 'apex doctrine,' which limits such questioning unless all other avenues for obtaining information have been exhausted. They claim that the board members do not possess unique, relevant knowledge to justify being deposed and view Disney's efforts as harassment.
