Jury finds Meta, YouTube negligent in trial over addictive social media

Jury A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent final verdict delivered in a Los Angeles court trial.

Damages award The plaintiff was awarded $3 million in damages the jury awarded K.G.M. $3 million.

Meta will pay 70% of the damages reports state Meta will handle 70% of the $3 million award.

Plaintiff usage timeline Plaintiff said she began using YouTube and Instagram as a child reports say she started YouTube at age six and Instagram at age nine.

Meta statement Meta stated it disagrees with the verdict and is evaluating legal options company issued a statement shortly after the verdict.