Meta Child Mental Health Lawsuitsince Aug 7

New Mexico Fines Meta $567M

A New Mexico court ruled Meta harmed kids and must fund mental health remedies.

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New Mexico Court Fines Meta $567 Million for Harming Kids

New Mexico judge orders new child safeguards for Meta

New child safeguards ordered for Meta by New Mexico judge. Will others follow?

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A New Mexico state judge on Aug. 6 ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund addressing youth mental health harms from Facebook and Instagram, after finding the platforms created a public nuisance for users under 18. The order adds to $375 million in civil penalties a jury imposed in March, bringing Meta’s liability in the case to nearly $942 million. Judge Bryan Biedscheid also ordered changes to teen protections, including limits on young users’ time on the apps and changes to engagement features. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the case in 2023.

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