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Massachusetts high court lets Meta face youth-addiction suit over Instagram design
legal19 hours ago

Massachusetts high court lets Meta face youth-addiction suit over Instagram design

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Meta Platforms must face a state lawsuit alleging Instagram was designed to addict children, rejecting a Section 230 shield for these claims. The ruling centers on Meta’s conduct and design choices—such as push notifications, likes and infinite scrolling—rather than user content, and it marks a significant step in accountability for social-media platforms related to youth mental health; the case is part of a broader wave of similar actions across the United States.

via Reuters|
#civil-rights#data-privacy#legal
Afroman Triumphs in Defamation Verdict Over Ohio Police Raid Songs
legal23 days ago

Afroman Triumphs in Defamation Verdict Over Ohio Police Raid Songs

Rapper Afroman (Joseph Foreman) won a three-day Ohio jury trial in a defamation case brought by seven Adams County deputies over his songs and videos about the 2022 raid; the deputies had sought $3.9 million in damages, but Foreman's defense framed the content as protected speech, and the raid—linked to drug trafficking/kidnapping suspicions but resulting in no charges—remains a flashpoint and has drawn SLAPP critiques from the ACLU.

via HuffPost|
#afroman#defamation#deputies
Judge dismisses Babson student’s deportation case; appeal underway.
legal1 month ago

Judge dismisses Babson student’s deportation case; appeal underway.

A Boston federal judge dismissed Any Lucia Lopez Balloza’s deportation lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction; her attorney vows an appeal and has broadened his team, while Lopez Balloza declined a U.S. return to avoid detention and disruption to her studies. The case was filed in Boston after authorities wouldn’t disclose her location following her detainment by ICE.

via Boston 25 News|
#babson-college#deportation#federal-court
Allegations of Captivity and Exploitation in Crispin Glover Lawsuit
legal1 month ago

Allegations of Captivity and Exploitation in Crispin Glover Lawsuit

A California lawsuit accuses Crispin Glover of grooming a former model, luring her to Los Angeles, and holding her captive as a live‑in girlfriend for sex and unpaid labor, while allegedly controlling her movements and whereabouts and assaulting her; the plaintiff says she was eventually locked out of his home, leaving her homeless. The suit, filed in Superior Court of California, also alleges battery, fraud and wrongful eviction and seeks unspecified damages. Glover’s representatives deny the allegations, saying he intends to vigorously defend himself and noting that he previously was the victim of an assault by Jane Doe; a restraining order he filed against Jane Doe was later dismissed. The case references a 2024 incident after which LAPD was involved.

via NBC News|
#california#captivity#crispin-glover
Motive at Center as Abrego García Case Heads to Crucial Hearing
legal1 month ago

Motive at Center as Abrego García Case Heads to Crucial Hearing

The DOJ faces a high-stakes court hearing to justify charging Kilmar Abrego García in a long-running human-smuggling case, arguing the indictment wasn’t punishment for his successful deportation challenge. The defense asserts vindictive prosecution, pointing to remarks by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and a prior ruling by Judge Waverly Crenshaw about a realistic likelihood of retaliation. Prosecutors plan to call Homeland Security Investigations agents and former Nashville U.S. Attorney Robert McGuire to show legitimate prosecutorial motives; Abrego’s team seeks dismissal. The outcome could determine whether the case collapses or proceeds to trial.

via The Washington Post|
#justice-department#kilmar-abrego-garcia#legal
Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks
legal1 month ago

Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks

A U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Texas ruled that ExxonMobil can pursue a defamation suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta over his remarks about plastic recycling, including the claim that only 5% of plastic is recycled and that Exxon lied. The judge rejected Bonta’s official-immunity defense for a campaign email sent to Texas residents, allowing the suit to move forward against him, while dismissing the environmental groups’ claims.

via Yahoo|
#defamation#exxonmobil#legal