Federal Judge Rules Meta Hid Evidence in Australian Billionaire's Fake ad Case: "Gross Negligence"
The judge said Meta’s loss of data prejudiced Andrew Forrest’s case and could weaken the company’s Section 230 immunity defense.
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Billionaire Andrew Forrest scores win against Meta in scam ads case
A US Federal Court has ruled against the social media giant in an ongoing legal dispute with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who is suing Meta over scam ads that feature his likeness without his permission.
A California federal judge sanctioned Meta on Monday for destroying evidence in a case driven by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest. The lawsuit claims that Meta allowed fraudulent ads to use its image to promote false investments in cryptocurrencies. Establishing Meta's responsibility for the disappearance of such evidence is fundamental to the strategy of the renowned mining tycoon.
A Californian federal judge found that the company did destroy or allow key data to be erased in a case opposing Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who accused Facebook's parent company of allowing false digital content to flourish using its image.
A Californian federal judge punished Meta on Monday for destroying evidence in a fraudulent advertising case using the image of Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest.
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