New Mexico, United States (HRNW) — In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $375 million in damages for failing to protect children’s mental health and exposing them to risks of sexual exploitation. This historic verdict marks the first time a U.S. state has successfully won a case against Meta specifically regarding child safety issues. Following a six-week trial in the state of New Mexico, the jury found that the company prioritized corporate profits over the safety of its youngest users and violated state laws regarding unfair trade practices. Regional reports indicate that state authorities successfully argued that Meta’s platforms created an environment detrimental to minors, setting a global legal precedent for holding social media corporations accountable for systemic safety failures.
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