"The jury found the social media companies liable over addictive design, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages, with potential for punitive damages."
"The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman, claims her mental health was harmed due to her using social media as a child and growing addicted to it."
A jury in California found Meta and YouTube liable for their addictive design, awarding $3 million in damages to a 20-year-old plaintiff. The jury determined that the companies acted with malice, indicating potential for increased punitive damages. The plaintiff claims her mental health suffered due to childhood addiction to social media. New evidence will be presented before the jury deliberates on punitive damages, suggesting the case may evolve further.
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