California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in landmark social media trial

A California jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for $3 million in damages in a landmark lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. The case, along with several others, has been randomly selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits filed against social media companies play out. 

Mar 26, 2026 - 03:00
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California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in landmark social media trial
A California jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for $3 million in damages in a landmark lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. The case, along with several others, has been randomly selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits filed against social media companies play out. 

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