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Jury Awards $3M to Woman Over Social Media Addiction

3/25/2026

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Kaley Wins Against Meta

A Los Angeles jury awarded Kaley, a 20-year-old woman, $3 million in damages in a trial against Meta and YouTube for social media addiction.
The jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for negligence.
The jury determined the platforms contributed to Kaley's mental health issues, depression and body dysmorphia.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified during the trial.
The verdict may set a precedent for future lawsuits against social media companies.

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Torrez Defends Children

A New Mexico jury awarded Meta Platforms, Inc. $375 million for endangering children.
The ruling follows a similar California trial, where jurors are still deliberating.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said the decision sends a strong message to tech companies prioritizing profits over child safety.
Grieving parents celebrated the verdict, while the company faces thousands of related lawsuits and plans to appeal.

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Kaley Wins Against Meta

A Los Angeles jury awarded Kaley, a 20-year-old woman, $3 million in damages in a trial against Meta and YouTube for social media addiction.
The jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for negligence.
The jury determined the platforms contributed to Kaley's mental health issues, depression and body dysmorphia.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified during the trial.
The verdict may set a precedent for future lawsuits against social media companies.

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