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Major Meta Trial Initiated Amid Legal Disputes
States claim around $200 billion as Meta faces accusations of making platforms addictive for children.
The trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, commenced in California. The legal proceedings involve state claims for approximately $200 billion in damages, with Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify regarding the allegations.
The company is accused of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children, which purportedly violates state and federal laws. Attorneys have engaged in disputes over the admissibility of witnesses and the financial penalties that may be imposed.