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Factbox-What did jury decide in social media case against Meta and Google?

The jury found Google's negligence was a "substantial factor" in harming the 20-year-old plaintiff. The plaintiff has said YouTube's features contributed to her depression and anxiety.

Amy Neville, mother of Alexander, Mary Rodee, mother of Riley Basford, Shelby Knox, lawyer Laura Marquez-Garrett, lawyer Lennon Torres and CEO of Heat Initiative Sarah Gardner react outside the court after the jury found Meta and Google liable in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming children's mental health through addictive social media platforms, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 25, 2026. / REUTERS/Mike Blake

A Los Angeles jury found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable on March 25 in a landmark youth social media addiction trial. 

Here are the details of the jury's verdict:

 

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