Social Media CEOs Face Court Over Youth Safety Allegations in Landmark Case
Tech executives including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg must testify in a groundbreaking lawsuit alleging social media platforms designed addictive features harming children. The Los Angeles County Superior Court rejected arguments that appearing would burden business operations, stating CEO testimony is “uniquely relevant” to negligence claims.
Court Orders Tech Executives to Testify in Youth Safety Lawsuit
Social media executives including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg have been ordered to provide testimony in a landmark case alleging their platforms harm children’s mental health and safety, according to court documents. The ruling from Los Angeles County Superior Court requires top executives to address claims that platform designs prioritize engagement over user wellbeing.