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Trial Begins: Teen vs. Tech Giants Over Mental Health

2/26/2026

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The 20-year-old plaintiff, K.G.M., will testify in a Los Angeles trial against Meta and YouTube over alleged addictive features harming mental health.
K.G.M. alleges endless scrolling and other addictive features harmed her mental health.
The trial is the first among more than 1,600 similar cases and could set a precedent for tech company liability.
Defendants deny the allegations and emphasize their efforts to protect young users.

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Story summary

The 20-year-old plaintiff, K.G.M., will testify in a Los Angeles trial against Meta and YouTube over alleged addictive features harming mental health.
K.G.M. alleges endless scrolling and other addictive features harmed her mental health.
The trial is the first among more than 1,600 similar cases and could set a precedent for tech company liability.
Defendants deny the allegations and emphasize their efforts to protect young users.