Kenyan Court Rules Meta Can Be Sued Over Content Moderators' Dismissal

Meta's appeal to dismiss the case was rejected, allowing 185 former content moderators to seek $1.6 billion in compensation for alleged unlawful termination and poor working conditions.

Meta, Facebook's parent company, lost its appeal in a Kenyan court, which ruled that the company could be sued in Kenya.
The lawsuit involves 185 content moderators from various African countries who were employed by Meta's contractor, Sama, in Nairobi.
The moderators claim they were unlawfully terminated after attempting to form a union and are seeking $1.6 billion in compensation.
The case highlights allegations of poor working conditions, including exposure to graphic content without adequate psychological support.
This legal battle could set a precedent for how Big Tech companies handle content moderation and labor rights globally.