New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering childrenNew Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez filed suit in 2023 against Meta, alleging the company failed to protect children from sexual abuse, online solicitation and human traffickingWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers. The state had sought the maximum $2.2 billion in damages, but the jury awarded a lesser amount of $375 million. The case, tried in a Santa Fe court, is among the first involving social media platforms and child safety to produce a jury verdict. The jury found Meta violated the state's Unfair Practices Act by misleading consumers about the safety of its products for children. A separate jury in California is weighing whether Meta and YouTube should be held liable for harms caused to children on their platforms, including by making them addictive.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2026 01:50 UTC