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First Federal Social Media Addiction Trial To Be Held in Oakland, California

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PlaintiffWire News Desk · via AboutLawsuits.com · CA · November 5, 2025 · filing
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A federal court in Oakland, California will host the first trial in the nation focused on social media addiction claims. This trial represents a key development in the multi-district litigation involving social media companies and allegations that their platforms are designed to be addictive and cause mental health harm to users, particularly minors. The specific parties, claims, and procedural details are not provided in the available information.

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