Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
A group of states is suing Meta, claiming its social media platforms have harmed young users and violated federal law. The case went to trial in California in August. Meta disputes the claims and says a ruling against it could cost far more than the company is worth.
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Meta is heading to trial against 29 states over claims it addicted kids to social media
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13 sourcesJury selection begins in Oakland as Meta faces federal youth harms trial in CA
Jury selection begins in states’ trial against Meta over youth social media harms
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4 sourcesMeta faces 29 states in the largest youth social media trial yet
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2 developments- Aug 12Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
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