As for the verdict: "The jurors awarded the plaintiff $3 million in damages, finding Meta 70% responsible for harm caused to her, and YouTube responsible for 30%."
But --
"The trial is a test case, known as a bellwether, tied to about 2,000 other pending lawsuits brought by parents and school districts arguing that social media giants should be considered manufacturers of defective products for hooking a generation of young people to social media feeds."
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5746125/meta-youtube-social-media-trial-verdict
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The jury in the L.A. trial also reached a verdict.
"But win or lose the outcome of this trial, victims in the United States have won because now we know that social media companies can and will be held accountable before a fair and impartial jury."
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Finally. The jury in one of the ongoing social media trials reached a verdict.
"The jury ultimately decided that Meta should pay $375 million in damages."
Well. It's something, I guess.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/jury-reaches-verdict-in-meta-child-safety-trial-in-new-mexico.html
Can't wait to hear from California!
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I've been following the trial for the past few days, and the jury is still deliberating.
The jury at the center of the social media trial in L.A. will be resuming their deliberations today, after the closing arguments last week.
Looking forward to reading about their decision.
"If jurors rule in favor of [the 20-year-old lead plaintiff], the social media companies could face harsh financial penalties, which plaintiffs’ lawyers hope will lead them to change fundamental aspects of how their platforms function."
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/12/social-media-addiction-trial
Landmark Trial: Woman Alleges Social Media Addiction Harmed Her Childhood Mental Health
A 20-year-old woman is suing Meta and Google, alleging childhood use of Instagram and YouTube caused anxiety and depression. Trial ongoing.
#SocialMediaTrial, #MetaLawsuit, #YouTubeAddiction, #ChildMentalHealth, #InstagramHarm
https://newsletter.tf/woman-claims-social-media-harmed-childhood-mental-health/
A 20-year-old woman claims her childhood use of Instagram and YouTube led to severe mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. This trial could change how tech companies design products for young users.
#SocialMediaTrial, #MetaLawsuit, #YouTubeAddiction, #ChildMentalHealth, #InstagramHarm
https://newsletter.tf/woman-claims-social-media-harmed-childhood-mental-health/
Mark Zuckerberg to Face Jury in Social Media Child Harm Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a trial about whether Instagram harms young users. Learn how this case could change social media.
#MarkZuckerberg, #InstagramSafety, #SocialMediaTrial, #ChildMentalHealth, #MetaLawsuit
https://newsletter.tf/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-social-media-child-harm-trial/
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in a major trial about social media's impact on kids. This is the first time he will speak to a jury about these issues.
#MarkZuckerberg, #InstagramSafety, #SocialMediaTrial, #ChildMentalHealth, #MetaLawsuit
https://newsletter.tf/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-social-media-child-harm-trial/
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