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Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
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Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, challenging the jury's determination that the company designed its platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.Lawyers representing Meta...
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What is this story about? Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, challenging the jury's determination that the company designed its platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.Lawyers representing Meta...
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