The multistate lawsuit against Meta began trial proceedings in Oakland on August 18, 2026. State attorneys general allege harmful youth engagement design, misleading safety representations, and COPPA and state-law violations. These remain allegations; Meta disputes them and no verdict or final judgment is established in the cited sources. People of the State of California v. Meta Platforms, Inc., No. 4:23-cv-05448-YGR, is a government enforcement action, not a consumer class action. No consumer settlement, claim form, or compensation deadline has been announced.
Meta Youth Mental Health Lawsuit Goes to Trial Over Instagram and Facebook
Attorneys general are taking Meta to trial over allegations involving youth-focused platform design and children’s data. The case is not a class action and no consumer claim process is open.
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