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Consumer Protection Law,
Civil Procedure,
Civil Litigation

Apr. 19, 2024

US judge considers potential bellwether cases in social media addiction litigation

The first trial of dozens of lawsuits is scheduled for October 2025. The companies argue that the plaintiffs' claims are barred by the First Amendment and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

The federal judge in Oakland overseeing multidistrict litigation against social media companies accused of getting minors addicted to their platforms discussed potential bellwether cases with the parties on Friday and heard the companies' motion to dismiss several claims.

"The sands have shifted underneath us considerably in the last 48 hours ... one of the bellwether plaintiff's counsel has informed us of their intent to dismiss and two [plaintiffs] have informed us ...

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