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A New Zealand woman sued her boyfriend in small claims court for failing to drive her to the airport and watch her dogs, arguing it was a breach of an oral contract. The tribunal dismissed the case, ruling that the promise did not constitute a legally binding agreement. Legal experts and etiquette specialists noted that while the boyfriend's actions were inconsiderate, they were not legally enforceable.
Frustrated Meta users are increasingly turning to small claims court to regain access to hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts due to the company's inadequate customer service. This approach has proven effective for some, with plaintiffs often getting their accounts back or receiving financial compensation. The rise in such cases highlights the challenges users face with Meta's automated support systems and the lengths they are willing to go to resolve their issues.
The parent company of Instagram has been ordered to pay a judgment of $100 plus court costs and interest to the owner of Teatotaller Café after his account was deleted. Despite initially ruling in favor of Facebook, a circuit court judge ultimately ruled in favor of the cafe owner, stating that his breach of contract claim should not have been dismissed. The owner, Emmett Soldati, has since closed his Somersworth location but has opened new cafes in Concord and Dover. Instagram's current owner, Meta, did not respond to requests for comment.