New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million for its role in harming children's mental health, bringing the total liability to $942 million. The funds are designated for treatment, prevention, and awareness services for young people.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a significant legal precedent for holding social media companies accountable for the impact of their platforms on minors.
Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, outside court in Los Angeles in February. Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta chief executive, outside court in Los Angeles in February. Meta New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users
Prefer the Guardian on Google A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay $567m into a fund aimed at redressing adverse mental health impacts from the social media giant’s platforms.
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