The penalty, one of the largest levied against a tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.
Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users
Meta Just Paid Nearly $17 Billion To Make Sure It Gets To Write The Kid Safety Rules For Every Other Social Media Platform
By now you’ve almost certainly heard the news that Meta has settled with 52 state and local Attorneys General who had sued the company in some form or another over child safety on Meta’…
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
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Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety
The jurors awarded the plaintiff $3 million in damages, finding Meta 70% responsible for harm caused to her, and YouTube responsible for 30%.
Meta's $17 Billion Settlement is a Bad Deal for Teens and All Social
Meta’s settlement with 52 state attorneys general is a bad deal for all internet users, and especially for teens. In this post, we go through the Settlement’s provisions in detail.
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Gambling Scam Ads on Facebook, Instagram - iGamingToday.com - News, insights and Slots review
The Consumer Federation of America has taken Meta to court, accusing the company of misleading users about how it tackles fraudulent advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Filed in Washington, DC, the lawsuit claims Meta’s handling of scam ads, including scam gambling sites, violates local consumer protection laws. Unlike scams that rely on direct contact with […]
Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
The decision follows a landmark trial in which a jury found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people.
Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
A lawsuit from the Consumer Federation of America accuses Meta of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scams advertisements on its platforms.
What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now
Serving as a signal of a taste in the courts and among the public to have tech companies bear some of the costs of harm that they have allegedly caused, the recent verdict against Meta and Google in California says a lot about the central anxieties of our time.
How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes
Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.
How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes
Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Mass. court hears lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
The lawsuit alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts.
Reddit User Uncovers Who Is Behind Meta’s $2B Lobbying for Invasive Age Verification Tech
Meta funneled $2B through nonprofit shells to push age verification laws targeting Apple and Google while exempting its own platforms from surveillance requirements.
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
Meta avoids cracking down on the scams to minimize "revenue impact."
Meta Settles With the States for Up to $17 Billion: What the Deal Changes, and What It Doesn't | MDL Update
Meta settled the state AG claims in MDL-3047 on August 26, 2026, ending the federal trial mid-testimony. Up to ~$17B goes to the states over 10 years, and Instagram and Facebook must adopt teen time limits, night blocks, and age assurance. Families' personal-injury claims are carved out and continue.
