Google, Meta liable for young woman's social media addiction
By Malcolm Owen
Published on March 25, 2026.
A jury has found that Google and Microsoft are liable for creating intentionally addictive social media services. The decision is set to set a precedent for hundreds of other lawsuits still pending. The lawsuit was brought down to a verdict of guilty verdicts of $3 million in compensatory damages. The trial continues to determine punitive damages.
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