A judge has granted Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s request to dismiss lawsuits that allege he was personally responsible for his platforms fueling social media addiction.
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Monday, excusing Zuckerberg from being held liable, but said the case against Meta, the parent company to Facebook and Instagram, still stands.
Lawsuits filed against Meta on behalf of youth argue that features on the social media platforms are designed to addict children.
They argue that Zuckerberg was warned that Instagram and Facebook weren’t safe platform for kids but ignored those warnings. The plaintiffs say Zuckerberg had an “exclusive and superior knowledge” of how Meta’s products could harm minors.
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Source: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4597362-zuckerberg-wins-bid-to-avoid-personal-liability-in-addiction-lawsuits/
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