Meta and Snap face jury trial over alleged teen harm in Los Angeles
Jury selection begins Wednesday in landmark case as global legal pressure mounts on social media platforms
Jury selection is expected to begin Wednesday in Los Angeles for a landmark trial that will see Meta and, for the first time, Snap defend themselves in court against allegations that their apps are designed to be addictive and harmful to young users. The case consolidates claims from two teenage plaintiffs who say they suffered mental health issues, an eating disorder and self-harm after compulsive use of Snapchat and Instagram or Facebook.