NM jury holds Meta liable for harming children’s safety
TL;DR
A New Mexico jury ruled that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms, finding thousands of violations of the state’s Unfair Practices Act and a potential penalty of $375 million per violation. The verdict also found false or misleading statements and unconscionable trade practices. A second phase could determine remedies; Meta plans to appeal. The case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits alleging social-media platforms’ impact on youth.
- New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law at trial about child safety Yahoo
- Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in child exploitation case, jury rules CNBC
- Jury says Meta must pay $375 million for endangering children online The Detroit News
- Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms CNN
- Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Violations The New York Times
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