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Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial
Meta settled a social media addiction lawsuit brought by an 18-year-old Mississippi woman, avoiding a trial set for next week.[1] The Hill reported the settlement was reached Friday as jury selection began this week.[2] The plaintiff, dubbed "K.D.B.," alleged her use of Instagram and Snapchat as a child worsened her mental health and contributed to her eating disorder.[2]
The New York Times reported the case was the fourth of nine bellwether personal injury lawsuits.[1] The New York Post reported Meta had settled with another teen plaintiff days before the trial.[3]
Covered by The New York Times, The Hill and New York Post
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- Facts differThe New York Times said the trial was set for next week; The Hill and New York Post reported jury selection had already begun this week.[1, 2]
- The New York Times · Leans left · Oct 30, 11:56 a.m. ET Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Case, Avoiding Trial
The case, brought by an 18-year-old Mississippi woman and set for trial next week, was the fourth of nine bellwether personal injury lawsuits.
- The Hill · Center · Oct 30, 1:21 p.m. ET Meta settles with second plaintiff during trial over social media addiction
Meta settled a social media addiction lawsuit with an 18-year-old plaintiff on Friday, avoiding its next bellweather trial, which began jury selection this week. The case, filed by a woman from Mississippi dubbed…
- The New York Times · Leans left · Oct 30, 11:56 a.m. ET Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Case, Avoiding Trial
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Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 1 is center and 1 is right of center.
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- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70).
- Center: The Hill (+0.10).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: none.
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