New Mexico trial enters public nuisance phase in Meta child safety case
Meta faces a second phase of litigation in New Mexico state court to determine whether its platforms constitute a public nuisance following a jury finding in March that the company violated state unfair practices law. The state seeks approximately $3.7 billion in abatement costs and injunctive relief requiring substantial changes to Meta's platforms, with the bench trial expected to last three weeks.
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Coverage emphasizes financial penalties and mandatory changes as the stakes, with one judge voicing skepticism about how far the remedies should go. All sources confirm the trial phase and basic damages sought.
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“Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Faces 'Public Nuisance' Phase of New Mexico Trial”B Breitbart RIGHT
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“New Mexico seeks changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial - Reuters” · Reuters
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