Kaley G.M.

Kaley G.M. is a 20-year-old individual who recently won a landmark lawsuit against tech giants Meta (Instagram) and Google (YouTube) in California. The case centered around her claim that her mental health was significantly damaged due to addiction to these social media platforms. After extensive deliberation, a jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for contributing to her mental health issues, awarding her $6 million in damages. This verdict is considered unprecedented and sets a major precedent for thousands of other plaintiffs in the United States who accuse large social media platforms of fueling an epidemic of social media addiction and its associated mental health problems, such as depression. The outcome of Kaley G.M.'s case could pave the way for more lawsuits and increased scrutiny of the responsibilities of social media companies regarding user mental health.