Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has successfully won the dismissal of several claims in multiple lawsuits that accused him of personal liability for the alleged harm caused by Facebook and Instagram to children. The lawsuits, totaling approximately two dozen, alleged that Meta and other social media companies were responsible for addicting children to their platforms. Despite the dismissal, the broader legal challenges against Meta concerning these allegations continue. The judge granted his motion to dismiss on Monday. In a related but separate assertion, investor Matt Eisner criticized Zuckerberg's claims about taking significant steps to combat child sexual exploitation, suggesting a misalignment with the recommendation to reelect the current board of directors.
Zuckerberg isn't on the hook for kids' Instagram addiction, a judge just ruled - Zuckerberg has avoided personal liability in 25 cases that accuse Meta of fuelling social media addiction. - The judge granted his motion to dismiss on Monday, but the case against Meta still… https://t.co/4MuSH8ihmp
Zuckerberg isn't on the hook for kids' Instagram addiction, a judge just ruled https://t.co/6JFspvnWPL
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on April 15 won the dismissal of some claims in a dozen lawsuits accusing him of concealing from the public that Facebook and Instagram were harmful to children https://t.co/hBkgSu9M99 https://t.co/6JF88R7z71