Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Meta's appeal regarding a lawsuit from Vermont alleging that Facebook and Instagram have harmed young users. This decision allows the lawsuit to proceed, as social media companies face increasing legal scrutiny over their impact on mental health. Vermont's Attorney General has expressed approval of the ruling, emphasizing accountability for companies operating in the state.
- ▪The Supreme Court rejected Meta's appeal to avoid a lawsuit alleging harm to young users from Facebook and Instagram.
- ▪Vermont's lawsuit was initiated after a bipartisan investigation by attorneys general from multiple states.
- ▪Meta has faced similar lawsuits across the country, with claims that it knowingly designed addictive features.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSupreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction caseThe Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutinyByLINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 3:01 PM1:23FILE - A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025.
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