LOS ANGELES — Two juries have returned significant verdicts in separate social media litigation cases this week, marking a pivotal moment in ongoing litigation over the impact of social media platforms on youth.

In the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), a New Mexico jury awarded $375 million to the state of New Mexico following a case brought b...

A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has brought clarity to one of the largest sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. In January 2026, the Court declined to hear a challenge to the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy settlement, allowing a multibillion-dollar compensation plan for survivors to move forward.

The Supreme Court Boy Scouts settlement decision does no...

A New Mexico jury found that Meta Platforms violated state law by exposing children to harmful content and misleading users about platform safety. The verdict of this New Mexico social media lawsuit, which includes a $375 million penalty, marks a major development in ongoing litigation involving social media companies and youth safety.

The case was brought by the st...

A proposed $7.25 billion settlement involving Roundup is drawing renewed attention to product liability litigations in the country. The agreement, involving Bayer, is intended to address thousands of claims alleging that exposure to glyphosate may be linked to cancer.

While the settlement represents a major development, it does not end the litigation. For many indiv...

A recent jury verdict in a Los Angeles social media addition case is drawing national attention while raising legal questions about whether social media companies can be held responsible for harm linked to their platforms.

A Los Angeles Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable

In March 2026, a Los Angeles jury returned a verdict in a case involving allegations that soc...