Meta appeals jury verdict in social media addiction lawsuit
Meta has filed an appeal against a jury verdict that found the company liable for contributing to social media addiction in young users. The case, which also involved YouTube, resulted in a $6 million judgment, and the appeal marks the beginning of a lengthy legal process.
Why it matters
This case sets a significant legal precedent regarding the responsibility of tech giants for the mental health impacts of their platforms on minors.
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Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, challenging the jury’s determination that the company designed its platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.
Lawyers representing Meta filed a notice of appeal Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The lawyers will provide their arguments related to the appeal in subsequent court filings.
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