Overview

• At the hearing, families of Robb Elementary victims argued that Instagram ads and “Call of Duty” gameplay glorified gun violence and honed the Uvalde shooter’s skills.
• Families’ lawyer Josh Koskoff presented internal contracts and emails to show that Activision and firearm makers collaborated on authentic weapon depictions.
• Meta did not attend the proceedings but faces separate dismissal motions based on Section 230 immunity for user and advertiser content.
• Judge William Highberger said he remains undecided and is unlikely to issue a ruling on the motions immediately.
• Daniel Defense remains a defendant accused of securing what the lawsuit calls a “marketing coup” by featuring its AR-15 design in “Call of Duty” to reach minors.