Tennessee lawyers accused Meta of ignoring internal research on its platforms' harmful effects on teens, prioritizing profits as the trial commenced in Nashville.
Trial between Meta and the state of Tennessee has begun
Jul 28, 2026
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What's the storyThe long-awaited trial between social media giant Meta and the state of Tennessee has begun in Nashville.
The state's lawyers have accused Meta of ignoring internal research about the harmful effects of its platforms on teenagers.
In opening statements, state argued Meta’s own research showed it harmed teens while firm’s attorneys pointed to transparency
July 27 : Attorneys for the state of Tennessee told a jury in Nashville on Monday that Meta Platforms' leadership disregarded…
Meta faces a Tennessee trial over allegations it ignored internal warnings about Instagram's harmful effects on teens.
The lawsuit, filed by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office, seeks financial penalties and a court order…
The trial, expected to last seven weeks, is scheduled to coincide with at least two other trials against Meta in California
Nearly every state in the US has filed claims against the company over its platforms’ alleged impact on children
