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Mark Zuckerberg Not Liable in Personal Capacity for Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rules that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable in ongoing lawsuits against Meta over social media addiction, though the cases against Meta continue.

Overview

  • Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismisses claims holding Zuckerberg personally liable for social media addiction, citing lack of 'special relationship' with users.
  • Meta remains a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are designed to addict children.
  • Plaintiffs argued Zuckerberg ignored warnings about the platforms' safety for children and misrepresented their safety publicly.
  • The court allows plaintiffs to amend and refile their lawsuits, focusing on Meta's role rather than Zuckerberg's personal liability.
  • The ruling highlights the legal shield corporate law provides to executives, preventing personal liability based on public role or company statements.