Verdicts in Social Media Company Trials Give Hope to New Iberia Parents, Fighting for Late Daughter

New Iberia parents push for social media accountability after daughter's suicide 6 years ago

LOS ANGELES (NEWS 15) — Juries in New Mexico and California ruled this week that social media platforms are addictive and harmful, marking a potential shift in how big tech companies are held accountable for their platform designs. The verdicts…

Verdicts in social media company trials give hope to New Iberia parents, fighting for late daughter

A California jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3 million in compensatory damages this week, a verdict that New Iberia parents Brandy and Toney Roberts believe will impact their ongoing federal lawsuit against social media companies.

New Iberia mom reacts to landmark social media verdict

A California jury found two major social media platforms liable for harm to children in a landmark decision Wednesday, that families and advocates say could reshape how tech companies are held accountable nationwide.The ruling marks the first time a jury has unanimously held platforms such as Meta and YouTube responsible for the impact their services have on young users.For Toney Roberts, a mother from New Iberia, the verdict is both a victory a…