SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 — Meta reached a settlement in a landmark case over the alleged harms of social media, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said Friday, leaving Snap as the only defendant in a trial set to open in Los Angeles next week.
“We remain committed to improving safety for kids on social media apps and holding tech companies accountable, and we are pleased to have brought this matter to a just resolution on behalf of our client,” Emily Jeffcott, a lawyer representing one of the young women suing both companies, said in a statement.
Jury selection began on Wednesday, and opening statements are scheduled for November 4.
The terms of the agreement are confidential, but sources close to Meta told AFP the company decided to settle for business reasons.
