Plaintiff Testifies in Landmark Trial on Social Media Addiction and Mental Health
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In Los Angeles, a 20-year-old plaintiff testifies in a high-profile consolidated case against Meta (Instagram/Facebook) and YouTube, alleging addictive design and constant notifications harmed her mental health from childhood; the trial, first of about 20 bellwether cases among more than 1,600 plaintiffs, probes whether social platforms contributed to depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia, while Meta and YouTube deny liability and settlements with TikTok and Snap have been reached in related suits.
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