One day after Meta lost a similar child safety lawsuit in New Mexico, a Los Angeles jury on Wednesday handed the social media giant — along with YouTube — another defeat. In a case arguing that social media platforms played a major role in harming a young woman’s mental health, jurors have sided with the plaintiff, known by her initials, K.G.M., or her first name, Kaley.
The decision means Meta and YouTube will have to pay out $3 million in compensatory damages, with Meta bearing 70% of that cost. More damages may also be awarded as the jury continues to deliberate.
