"The jury found that Meta violated New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act and awarded the statutory maximum of $5,000 per violation, producing the $375 million figure."
"Investigators created decoy accounts for children 14 and younger and found that Meta's platforms directed explicit material to underage users and enabled adults to solicit them."
"The state's theory focused not just on harmful user content, but on what Meta said publicly about safety and how its platforms were designed."
"The matter now moves toward a May 4 bench trial on public nuisance claims, where Judge Bryan Biedscheid will consider remedies that could go beyond money."
A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for deceiving the public regarding child safety, resulting in a $375 million penalty. The lawsuit, initiated by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, accused Meta of exposing minors to sexual exploitation and harmful content. The jury determined that Meta violated the Unfair Practices Act and engaged in deceptive trade practices. Although Meta plans to appeal the verdict, the case will proceed to a bench trial focusing on public nuisance claims, potentially leading to further remedies beyond financial penalties.
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