Mexican media giant Grupo Televisa on Tuesday accused its longtime television partner, Univision Communications Inc., of heavy-handed tactics and financial shenanigans during the opening day of a high-stakes trial in Los Angeles.

The outcome of the court case, expected to unfold over the next three weeks unless there is a surprise settlement, could reshape the landscape of Spanish-language television in the U.S.

Televisa’s lawyer, Marshall B. Grossman, depicted the Mexico City company as a victim. He alleged that Univision denied Televisa more than $100 million in royalties from programs. Then, when Televisa dispatched auditors to examine the books, Univision tried to block them.

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