"The jury found the companies' negligence was a substantial factor in harms like the mental health issues sustained by a now 20-year-old woman Kaley G.M., who used Instagram and YouTube."
"Jurors found that punitive damages were warranted, and they'll deliberate further on the appropriate amount to award."
"The case is the first of several bellwether suits proceeding at the courthouse, with similar claims of harm against a variety of social media companies."
A jury determined that Meta and YouTube failed to warn users about the risks of social media addiction, significantly contributing to mental health issues for a 20-year-old woman. The jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages, with Meta responsible for 70 percent. Jurors found that punitive damages were justified and will deliberate on the amount. Testimonies included the plaintiff's struggles with body dysmorphia and compulsive platform use. The case is a significant bellwether for similar lawsuits against social media companies.
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