Technology · 10 August 2026
Meta, Google can't block 3,000 addiction lawsuits, court rules
An American appeals court on Monday dismissed arguments that a 1996 internet law gives tech firms total protection against claims they intentionally hooked children. The San Francisco judges said the platforms appealed too early, ruling the legislation acts as a courtroom defence rather than an immediate shield against lawsuits. This decision also stops Meta from delaying a separate trial starting on Wednesday led by 29 states.
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