"Kaley G.M., the 20-year-old plaintiff, arrived in court just before 10 a.m. wearing the same rose-colored maxi dress she'd donned to testify in February. She remained stoic as the verdict, the $3 million damages award and the finding for punitive damages were read out."
"The verdict arrived less than 24 hours after a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for $375 million in damages related to Atty. Gen. Raúl Torres' claim it turned Instagram into a 'breeding ground' for child predators - a decision the platform has vowed to appeal."
"Kaley said she first got hooked on YouTube and Instagram in grade school. Jurors were concerned about the implications of their decision, indicating the weight of the case."
A jury in Los Angeles found Instagram and YouTube responsible for the addiction suffered by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley G.M., awarding her $3 million in damages. The trial lasted seven weeks, with jurors deliberating for over 40 hours. Kaley testified about her early addiction to the platforms, which she claims were designed to engage young users. Snapchat and TikTok settled with her before the trial. This verdict follows a similar ruling against Meta regarding Instagram's role in child safety issues.
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