Meta appeals landmark ruling linking its platforms to social-media addiction

Meta and YouTube appealed a Los Angeles jury's finding that their platforms contributed to a young woman's social-media addiction, after the plaintiff was awarded $3 million in damages and up to $3 million in punitive damages. The defense argues teen mental health is complex and not attributable to a single app, and requested overturning the verdict or a new trial. The caseCentered on design features like infinite scroll and autoplay could influence thousands of similar lawsuits, with Meta also facing a separate New Mexico verdict of $375 million against its platforms; the outcome of the appeals could shape future litigation against social-media companies.