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DeKalb Schools Sue Social Media Giants for $4.3 Billion

11/12/2025

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The DeKalb County School District in Georgia sues social media companies for nearly $180 million in past damages.
It seeks up to $4.3 billion for a 15-year plan addressing student mental health linked to social media.
Defendants, including Meta Platforms, Inc., say the district lacks evidence connecting social media use to these harms.
The case forms part of a federal suit with multiple districts that could set a national precedent.

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The DeKalb County School District in Georgia sues social media companies for nearly $180 million in past damages.
It seeks up to $4.3 billion for a 15-year plan addressing student mental health linked to social media.
Defendants, including Meta Platforms, Inc., say the district lacks evidence connecting social media use to these harms.
The case forms part of a federal suit with multiple districts that could set a national precedent.