US Judge Denies Big Tech's Motion for Summary Judgment in Social Media Addiction MDL Case, Paving Way for Trial

A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment filed by major technology companies in a multidistrict litigation centered on claims that social media platforms cause addiction in users. The ruling clears a significant procedural hurdle and allows the case to advance toward trial rather than being dismissed at the summary judgment stage. The decision suggests the court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the defendants' alleged responsibility for social media addiction that must be resolved by a jury or trial judge.

This is a curated brief from the PlaintiffWire news desk. Read the original report at Law.com.