Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit before LA trial

Meta confidentially settled a lawsuit brought by an 18-year-old Mississippi woman alleging Facebook and Instagram caused her mental health damage, avoiding a trial in Los Angeles. The settlement continues Meta's pattern of resolving such cases out of court, but the confidential terms leave the financial and legal implications unclear. This matters as it may influence the broader litigation landscape against social media companies over youth mental health.

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