Meta and TikTok's attempt to dismiss numerous lawsuits related to social media addiction was rejected by an appeals court on August 10. The case against Meta, initiated by the California attorney general and other state attorneys general, claims damages exceeding $1.4 trillion. A trial is set to begin in district court on August 19, with jury selection scheduled for August 12. The US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled 3-0 against Meta and TikTok's assertion of legal immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
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Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit to proceed to trial after appeals court ruling
An appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit against Meta regarding social media addiction will proceed to trial, rejecting the company's claims of legal immunity. The lawsuit, initiated by California's attorney general, seeks damages exceeding $1.4 trillion, with the trial scheduled to start on August 19.
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Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial
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Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit to proceed to trial after appeals court ruling