Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial, awards $3M in damages

A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched trial accusing social media platforms of designing their products to get young users addicted, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages. 

Meta was ordered to pay 70% of the awarded compensatory damages, while Google is responsible for the rest. The verdict came after nine days, roughly 43 hours, of deliberations. The jury is expected to make a determination on punitive damages.

Outside the courthouse...