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March 26, 2026
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Meta, YouTube to pay woman Ksh. 389 million in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta, YouTube to pay woman Ksh. 389 million in landmark social media addiction trial

A significant part of the lawsuit came from Victoria Burke, a licensed therapist who diagnosed Kaley with social phobia and body dysmorphic disorder when she was 13. .....

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A 20-year-old woman has won a landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google, awarded $3 million (Ksh. 389 million) after claiming childhood addiction to Instagram and YouTube worsened her mental health.

  • The jury found Meta and Google liable for negligence in the design of Instagram and YouTube, failing to adequately warn users.
  • Key organizations involved include Meta (owner of Instagram and Facebook) and Google (owner of YouTube).
  • The amount includes $3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $3 million in punitive damages, with Meta paying 70% and Google 30%.

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