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Social media giants lose bid to have lawsuit from Ontario school boards dropped

More Ontario school boards have filed lawsuits against social media companies, arguing that their products harm children's education and well-being.
An Ontario superior court has allowed the school boards' case against Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok to proceed after rejecting the companies' motion to dismiss.
The legal actions, initiated in March 2024, now involve several Ontario school boards seeking damages for the impact of social media on education.
Plaintiffs claim social media platforms are negligently designed and disrupt learning, while the companies assert a commitment to youth well-being.

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Sudbury Star

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The Globe & Mail

Group of Ontario school boards says lawsuits against social-media giants can proceed

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