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Jury Awards $6 Million to Young Woman Over Social Media Harm

4/9/2026

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A California jury found Meta and Google liable in a case brought by KGM, a 20-year-old plaintiff, for harm to her mental health from Instagram and YouTube and awarded $6 million in damages.
KGM used YouTube since age six and Instagram since age nine, reportedly spending up to 16 hours daily.
TikTok and Snapchat had settled before trial, signaling broader industry concerns.

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A California jury found Meta and Google liable in a case brought by KGM, a 20-year-old plaintiff, for harm to her mental health from Instagram and YouTube and awarded $6 million in damages.
KGM used YouTube since age six and Instagram since age nine, reportedly spending up to 16 hours daily.
TikTok and Snapchat had settled before trial, signaling broader industry concerns.