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Massachusetts Court Rules Meta Must Face Child Addiction Lawsuit

4/15/2026

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Meta must face a lawsuit alleging Instagram is designed to be addictive to children.
The suit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alleges Meta misled the public about safety and built features exploiting children's vulnerabilities.
The ruling follows recent Meta defeats, including a $6 million judgment in California and a $375 million penalty in New Mexico for similar claims.

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Meta must face a lawsuit alleging Instagram is designed to be addictive to children.
The suit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alleges Meta misled the public about safety and built features exploiting children's vulnerabilities.
The ruling follows recent Meta defeats, including a $6 million judgment in California and a $375 million penalty in New Mexico for similar claims.