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Massachusetts Court Allows Lawsuit Against Meta Over Youth Addiction

4/11/2026

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. to proceed, denying Section 230 immunity.
The Massachusetts Attorney General, Andrea Campbell, led the suit alleging Instagram designed to addict youths and misled about safety.
The court said the case targets Meta's conduct, not content.
The ruling follows verdicts against Meta for youth impact, including a $6 million award in California and $375 million in New Mexico.

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. to proceed, denying Section 230 immunity.
The Massachusetts Attorney General, Andrea Campbell, led the suit alleging Instagram designed to addict youths and misled about safety.
The court said the case targets Meta's conduct, not content.
The ruling follows verdicts against Meta for youth impact, including a $6 million award in California and $375 million in New Mexico.