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Paramount asks states to put up $1.88 billion bond in attorneys general lawsuit

A Sept. 24 hearing will consider a $1.88 billion bond request tied to Paramount Skydance’s legal fight over its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, a move that could expose state governments to financial responsibility.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 5:18 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24 on Paramount Skydance’s request that states put up a $1.88 billion bond in connection with an attorneys general lawsuit. The bond request is part of legal battles surrounding a proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could put state governments on the hook.