"The jury decided Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design or operation of their platforms, significantly contributing to the plaintiff's harm."
"Kaley began using YouTube at age 6 and Instagram at age 9, stating she was on social media 'all day long' as a child."
"Lawyers argued that specific design features, like infinite feeds and autoplay, were intended to 'hook' young users and contributed to addiction."
"The jury ruled that the companies acted with malice, indicating highly egregious conduct, which will lead to further deliberation on punitive damages."
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for negligence in a lawsuit concerning harm to children, awarding $3 million in damages. The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman, claimed her childhood use of social media led to addiction and worsened mental health issues. The jury determined that the companies' negligence significantly contributed to her harm. They also ruled that the companies acted with malice, leading to potential punitive damages. The case involved extensive testimony, including from the plaintiff and Meta executives, while TikTok and Snap settled prior to trial.
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