Mesa Public Schools V. Meta Platforms Incorporated Et Al
Mesa Public Schools, the largest public school district in Arizona, has filed a lawsuit against several social media platforms, including Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Instagram, Snap, TikTok, Alphabet, Google, and YouTube. The lawsuit alleges that these platforms intentionally marketed, designed, and operated their services to attract youth users, which has contributed to a mental health crisis among America's youth. The lawsuit claims that these platforms have exploited the psychology and neurophysiology of their users to keep them engaged, leading to higher rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation among youth. The lawsuit seeks relief for public nuisance and negligence and demands a jury trial. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and injunctive relief to address the mental health crisis caused by the defendants' deliberate choices and actions.
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