Meta and YouTube Held Liable in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
A California jury initially found Meta and Google liable for a woman's mental health issues linked to social media addiction, awarding her $3 million in damages. The case centered on claims that the companies designed addictive platforms that negatively impacted the plaintiff's well-being.
Later, the jury's decision was updated to hold Meta and YouTube liable, increasing the damages awarded to $6 million. This landmark ruling highlights legal accountability for social media companies regarding addiction and mental health consequences in the United States.
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Meta
Google
California jury
Plaintiff (unnamed woman)
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California
