Meta Sued in Australia Class Action over Alleged Social Media Harm to Children
Eight plaintiffs allege Facebook and Instagram used addictive design features and exposed minors to harmful content, seeking compensation for alleged harm.
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Meta sued in Australia class action over alleged social media harm to children
Meta’s ad revenue surges as Australian class action looms
Meta is facing an Australian class action claim over its allegedly addictive and harmful social media platforms, as the tech giant reports another bumper quarter for its global advertising business. Law firm Minter Ellison filed the class action earlier this month on behalf of children and teenagers — whose identities have been suppressed — who […]
Meta hit with class action over social media addiction
Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Digital giant Meta faces a class action in the Federal Court after the company’s multibillion-dollar settlement in the US over harms caused by its social media platforms – the first Australian class action of its kind. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article. Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address…
Eight plaintiffs argue that Facebook and Instagram exposed them to harmful content and encouraged addictive use when they were underage. Collective action, filed before the Australian Federal Court, comes amid new tensions between the country and major technology.
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