Meta Settles Legal Case with Kentucky School District Over Social Media Mental Health Claims
Meta has settled a legal dispute with the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky, which had sued for costs related to social media's impact on teen mental health. The settlement comes after recent similar agreements by YouTube, Snap, and TikTok. While terms were not disclosed, this case was expected to be a bellwether trial within broader multidistrict litigation involving numerous school districts.
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