Mark Zuckerberg's Meta To Face Lawsuits Over Teen Social Media Addiction: Judge Rejects Dismissal Motions From Reddit, YouTube, And Snapchat In Personal Injury Claims
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is facing lawsuits from over 30 U.S. states accusing it of contributing to mental health issues among teenagers by making its platforms addictive. A U.S. judge rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss these claims, allowing the lawsuits to proceed. Similar motions from YouTube (Alphabet Inc.), Snapchat (Snap Inc.), and TikTok were also rejected.
October 16, 2024 | 3:14 am
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Alphabet Inc.'s YouTube is also facing personal injury lawsuits related to social media addiction claims. The judge rejected YouTube's motion to dismiss these lawsuits.
The rejection of YouTube's motion to dismiss the lawsuits could lead to legal challenges and potential financial liabilities, negatively impacting Alphabet's stock in the short term.
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Meta Platforms Inc. is facing lawsuits from over 30 U.S. states for allegedly contributing to mental health issues among teenagers by making its platforms addictive. A judge has allowed these lawsuits to proceed.
The lawsuits could lead to significant legal and financial repercussions for Meta, affecting its stock negatively in the short term. The judge's decision to allow the lawsuits to proceed increases the likelihood of a negative impact.
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Snap Inc.'s Snapchat is facing personal injury lawsuits related to social media addiction claims. The judge rejected Snapchat's motion to dismiss these lawsuits.
The legal challenges faced by Snapchat due to the rejection of its motion to dismiss could lead to financial liabilities, negatively impacting Snap Inc.'s stock in the short term.
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