Google and Meta seek a new trial in a lawsuit brought by a woman who says she became addicted at a young age to Google’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram, but courts deny their request, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff argues that exposure to the platforms contributed to addiction-like behavior and seeks legal remedies tied to her experience. Google and Meta previously moved for a new trial after earlier proceedings in the case, contending that the outcome should be reconsidered. Reports describe the denial as a continuation of the current legal posture, with the companies’ bid for additional proceedings not granted. Channel NewsAsia and Yahoo Finance describe the denial as coming from sources, while The Hindu reports the companies’ new-trial application was rejected. The coverage focuses on the procedural outcome rather than a full retrial, and does not indicate a settlement or a change in the underlying claims at this stage. The case remains part of broader litigation over the role of social media platforms in youth mental health and addiction-related harms.