NewsRuling24 Mar 2026US

A California jury finds social media companies liable for negligent design of features that harm teens

Over 90 days ago

ModerateModerate and likely

The court held that neither Section 230 nor the First Amendment barred the design claims, and the jury found the companies should have known the features were addictive and unsuitable for children and did nothing. Design claims are the route around Section 230 that plaintiffs have been looking for.

Brief: Tell legal and leadership. Then find out whether your own design decisions are written down anywhere.

Who it reaches

It reaches user-to-user, livestreaming and gaming services with users in the US, at any size. Any consumer service with minors on it and engagement-optimised features.

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