Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Over Addictive Social Media Features

Four states—California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey—are suing Meta Platforms (META) over allegations that its social media platforms are intentionally designed to be addictive, causing public health issues. The lawsuit seeks up to $1.4 trillion in penalties, roughly equal to Meta's current market capitalization.

By Tony Owusu Thu, July 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Over Addictive Social Media Features

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Topics: litigation Meta public health social media addiction

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