Cahoone V. Meta Platforms, Inc. Et Al
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed by Kelli Cahoone against several entities, including Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Facebook Technologies, LLC, Instagram, LLC, and Siculus, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Meta knowingly exploited vulnerable users, particularly teenagers, to drive corporate profit through its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The plaintiff claims that Meta designed its products to maximize users' screen time, using complex algorithms that exploit human psychology and promote problematic and excessive use, leading to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide ideation. The lawsuit seeks relief for personal injury and damages caused by the defendants' actions, including strict liability for the defective design of their social media products, which are alleged to be addictive and harmful to the mental health of minors. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Colorado, which has jurisdiction over the case because Meta transacts business in Colorado and interacts extensively with Colorado residents. A jury trial has been demanded.
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