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A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey has withdrawn her lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap over allegations they deliberately addicted her to social media and harmed her mental health. The decision comes ahead of a scheduled October trial.
Jury selection has begun in a landmark California trial where Meta faces allegations of harming children through Instagram and Facebook. Experts liken the case to historic tobacco litigation, signalling a potential turning point for social media regulation.
Meta, TikTok, Google and Snap face thousands of lawsuits from US states, school districts and individuals claiming their platforms deliberately addict children and harm mental health. Recent jury verdicts have ordered companies to pay millions in damages.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has initiated legal proceedings against Premier League side Crystal Palace, alleging libel over a controversial banner displayed by Palace fans during last season's fixture.
Google confronts a mounting legal crisis as European competitors file damages claims potentially worth billions following the tech giant's first Digital Markets Act conviction. The landmark fine has emboldened rivals to pursue separate litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Tennessee is suing Meta, arguing the company knowingly disregarded internal research showing Instagram harms teenage mental health while prioritizing profit through addictive design features.