Jury Finds Meta Misled Users About Product Safety

New Mexico secured a historic $375 million jury verdict against Meta in a significant legal victory. A jury determined that Meta violated state laws by misleading users about product safety and engaging in unfair trade practices. The case awarded $5,000 per violation for 37,500 violations, although the state initially sought a much higher amount. The verdict came shortly after closing arguments, with New Mexico claiming that Meta misled consumers and facilitated child predators on its platform. Meta denied the allegations, asserting flaws in the state’s investigation. Attorney General Raúl Torrez celebrated the decision and announced plans for additional penalties and platform changes for child safety. Meta intends to appeal, maintaining confidence in its efforts to protect users. Additional cases against Meta are expected to proceed soon in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions.