Meta is appealing a jury verdict in a lawsuit alleging harm from social media use, according to multiple reports. The case involves a 20-year-old woman who claims she developed an addiction to social media as a child and that her social media use worsened her mental health struggles. The jury found that negligence by Meta and Google-owned YouTube—both named defendants—was a substantial factor in causing harm to the plaintiff.
Business Line reports that YouTube also joins Meta in appealing the verdict. Deccan Chronicle and The Hindu similarly describe the dispute as focusing on alleged social media “addiction” and the link to the plaintiff’s mental health. While the articles summarize the central allegations and the jury’s finding of negligence, they do not provide details on the specific damages awarded, the legal arguments presented at trial, or the timetable for the appeals process. The reports indicate that both companies are seeking to overturn or reconsider the jury’s decision through the appeals court system.
