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MinterEllison Files Meta Class Action Over Instagram, Facebook Design

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC · How we work

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MinterEllison filed a class-action suit against Meta in Australia’s Federal Court over Facebook and Instagram design.
The suit represents eight plaintiffs who allege exposure to harmful content and addiction before age 18.
A suppression order bars publishing the plaintiffs’ identities or claim details.
The next hearing is scheduled for 3 November, with litigation financing provided by Litigation Lending Services.

History

Historical Context

After the FTC forced Google to pay a $22.5 million penalty in 2012 for misrepresenting Safari-browser privacy promises, regulators showed they could impose sizable sanctions for data-collection breaches. That precedent underpins MinterEllison’s 2024 class-action in Australia’s Federal Court against Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, signaling escalating legal pressure on tech platforms worldwide.

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Story summary

MinterEllison filed a class-action suit against Meta in Australia’s Federal Court over Facebook and Instagram design.
The suit represents eight plaintiffs who allege exposure to harmful content and addiction before age 18.
A suppression order bars publishing the plaintiffs’ identities or claim details.
The next hearing is scheduled for 3 November, with litigation financing provided by Litigation Lending Services.

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