Social Media MDL Judge Asks: Can Mental Harm Be Physical?

By Emily Field · October 27, 2023, 11:27 PM EDT

The California federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation on Friday wondered why the addiction that social media platforms like Meta's Facebook and Instagram are alleged to cause to teenagers' mental health can't...

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Case Information

Case Title

IN RE: SOCIAL MEDIA ADOLESCENT ADDICTION/PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION

Case Number

Court

California Northern

Nature of Suit

Personal Inj. Prod. Liability

Date Filed

October 06, 2022

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