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A landmark court decision holds social media platforms accountable for the harm caused to children, signaling a potential shift in tech industry responsibility. The ruling emphasizes that companies knew the risks but proceeded, prompting calls for urgent legislative action to match technological speed.
A California jury has found Meta and Google liable for addicting children and harming their health, awarding $6 million in damages. This landmark verdict, drawing parallels to Big Tobacco lawsuits, signals a potential shift in Big Tech accountability and is spurring calls for legislative action.
A New Mexico jury has found Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, liable for knowingly harming children's mental health and concealing its knowledge of child exploitation. The company was fined $375 million, a verdict seen as a landmark decision that could challenge the legal protections afforded to tech giants.
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $375 million for knowingly harming children's mental health and concealing information about child exploitation. The company plans to appeal the historic verdict, which found Meta engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices.
An Ohio mother has been awarded $22.5 million after her former employer denied her request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy. The company's refusal led to the premature birth and death of her infant daughter. A jury found the employer negligent, citing internal communications that suggested awareness of potential legal risks.
