Reported: Meta Platforms, Inc. META (Company)
Compiled by ScamMarketCap from public recordsHappened Aug 26, 2026United States
In October 2023, New York and 32 other attorneys general sued Meta Platforms over Instagram and Facebook. They alleged the company used algorithms, infinite scroll and frequent notifications to keep users online as long as possible, steered young people toward harmful content such as posts promoting eating disorders and self-harm, and falsely told the public its platforms were safe. The suit also alleged that Meta illegally collected data from children under 13.
The trial began on August 18, 2026, in federal court in Oakland. On August 26, 2026, a coalition of 51 attorneys general announced a proposed settlement under which Meta will pay at least $12.1 billion to the states, rising to up to $17.1 billion if other major social media companies reach similar settlements. Meta also agreed to default limits for users under 18, including a two-hour daily cap and no access from midnight to 6 a.m., which only a parent can lift, and to stop showing them like counts. The settlement is subject to court approval.
The payments go to the states. California said its share, $1.5 billion to $2.1 billion if the court approves the deal, is earmarked for preventing or remediating mental health and other harms to young Californians associated with social media use.
This case file is compiled from public records and established reporting. Status as of the last update, Nov 3, 2026.
Case files summarize court records, regulator actions and established reporting.
Did this happen to you too? Share what you know: dates, amounts, names used, websites and wallet addresses.
to comment. It takes one email.
Case files summarize court records, regulator actions and established reporting.
Sign in to add yourself. Only the totals are public.
Comments
Did this happen to you too? Share what you know: dates, amounts, names used, websites and wallet addresses.