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U.S. litigation against social media companies

Overview

Major social media companies, including Meta Platforms, ByteDance, Snap Inc, and Google, are facing widespread litigation in the United States. Plaintiffs, including various states and school districts, allege that these platforms utilize addictive features that harm the mental health of young users, contributing to depression, anxiety, and body-image concerns.

In New Mexico, Meta has faced significant legal setbacks, including a $375 million civil penalty and a ruling that the company created a public nuisance, resulting in an additional $567 million in penalties. Meanwhile, a federal trial involving a coalition of states including California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey seeks to prove that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive for children.

In California, a specific legal proceeding has commenced in Oakland brought by four states. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that the company violates consumer protection laws by failing to protect young users. Meta has defended its actions, arguing that it has made efforts toward youth protection and noting that social media addiction is not a recognized medical diagnosis.

Entities

Google · Elias Aboujaoude · Meta Platforms · Facebook · Instagram

Claims

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  • "A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million for creating a public nuisance." mix929.com · wtvbam.com

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    "New Mexico jurors ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties." mix929.com · wtvbam.com

    The claims provide different specific amounts and legal mechanisms (jurors vs. judge) for penalties ordered against Meta in New Mexico.

Timeline

  1. about 7 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Meta faces lawsuit in California over child safety concerns

    Four U.S. states have launched a lawsuit against Meta in California, alleging the company designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to minors, prioritizing profit over child safety.

  2. about 9 hours ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Social media companies face major U.S. lawsuits over youth mental health

    Meta, TikTok, and other social media giants face massive U.S. lawsuits alleging their platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children's mental health.

Sources

bors-nliv.svd.se · compartir-tecnologias.es · digitaljournal.com · editions-lgr.fr · emirates247.com · lfm.ch · mix929.com · newzs.de · paparazzi.com.ar · srnnews.com · upcycledwords.substack.com · wixx.com · wsau.com · wtvbam.com