US jury finds Meta, Google, liable in social media addiction trial

A US jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Google liable for $6 million in damages in a social media addiction lawsuit. The verdict, delivered on March 26, 2026, stemmed from a case involving a 20-year-old woman who claimed addiction to the companies' apps due to their design. The lawsuit alleged the platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive, leading to harm for the plaintiff. Meta has announced its intention to appeal the jury's decision. The case is considered a landmark lawsuit regarding social media addiction.