"Unfavorable verdicts could cost it billions. Two juries are currently deliberating a series of cases that could either usher in a legal reckoning for Meta, or maintain the status quo."
"Yesterday, a New Mexico jury heard closing arguments in a trial where Meta is accused of facilitating child predators on its platforms - allegations the company vehemently denies."
"Verdicts against the company could result in damages and civil penalties that could exceed $2 billion dollars. Such an outcome could also invite more legal action after years of failed or stalled attempts to sue tech companies."
"Meta, meanwhile, argues that harming users is not good for business, emphasizing its commitment to supporting young people amidst ongoing criticism."
Two juries are deliberating cases that could significantly impact Meta. One case involves accusations of facilitating child predators, while another questions liability for product addiction. Verdicts against Meta could exceed $2 billion and prompt further legal actions. Meta faces ongoing criticism for its handling of user safety, particularly regarding children. The company maintains that harming users contradicts its business interests and emphasizes its commitment to supporting young people.
Read at The Verge
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]