Meta asks judge to overturn verdict in social media addiction trial

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Meta seeks to overturn a jury verdict finding it negligent in a social media addiction trial. A jury awarded a plaintiff $6 million, determining Meta and Google's platform designs contributed to her depression and addiction. The case is a bellwether for thousands of similar lawsuits, with Meta citing Section 230 protections.


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