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States Seek $1.4 Trillion in Social Media Addiction Damages From Facebook, Instagram

$1400 BILLION LAWSUIT FILED MASS TORTS FEDERAL / MDL PLAINTIFFWIRE.COM
PlaintiffWire News Desk · via AboutLawsuits.com · Federal / MDL · July 10, 2026 · filing
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Multiple states have launched legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, seeking $1.4 trillion in damages. The states allege that the social media platforms are designed to create and exploit addiction among users. This represents a significant coordinated effort by state attorneys general to hold Meta accountable for alleged harms related to social media addiction and user engagement practices.

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