California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey have taken the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.
States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey have taken the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.
By Cecilia Kang, Eli Tan and Emmy Martin
Tuesday, August 18, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:10 PM UTC
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