In a recent court hearing in Manhattan, lawyers for Meta and TikTok argued for the dismissal of a lawsuit related to the 2023 subway surfing death of 15-year-old Zackery Nazario. The lawsuit, filed by Nazario's mother, claims that these social media platforms target vulnerable teenagers with addictive content that can lead to dangerous behaviors. Attorney Matthew Bergman highlighted the platforms' awareness of their influence on youth, stating they contribute to hazardous activities. The case reflects growing scrutiny of social media's responsibility for user safety.
"They know that their products are addicting kids. They know that their products are resulting in highly dangerous activities," said Nazario's attorney, Matthew Bergman.
Lawyers for both Meta and TikTok are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit related to the death of a teenager linked to subway surfing.
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