Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction expected to take stand at trial
A California woman is expected to testify in court on Thursday about how using Meta Platforms’ Instagram and Google’s YouTube as a child harmed her mental health. The trial in Los Angeles is a landmark case addressing potential social media impacts on youth.
The lawsuit alleges that the platforms failed to protect users from addictive design and harmful content, contributing to ongoing mental health issues. Witness testimony is set to detail personal experiences and the alleged mental health effects.
Legal arguments focus on whether the companies owe a duty of care to young users and if their practices caused the plaintiff’s injuries. The proceedings continue with more witnesses and expert testimony anticipated.