Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44am on 10 Jul 2026,Friday International
Meta Platforms has revealed that four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties ahead of an August trial, alleging Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to addict young users and mislead the public about their safety. The lawsuit, led by California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, claims Meta's platforms harmed minors and violated consumer protection laws. Meta has denied the allegations, calling the proposed penalties excessive and unsupported by evidence. The case is part of broader legal action involving dozens of US states and could become one of the largest consumer protection lawsuits in technology industry history. (PC: Reuters)
