Insurers Not Obligated to Defend Meta in Youth Social Media Lawsuits
The Delaware Superior Court ruled that insurers are not obligated to defend Meta in youth social media lawsuits.
On February 27, 2026, the Delaware Superior Court issued a memorandum opinion and order in Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. et al. v. Instagram, LLC et al., granting summary judgment for a group of insurers and denying motions by Meta Platforms, Inc. and Instagram, LLC (collectively, “Meta”) to stay or dismiss the Delaware coverage action.... By: Husch Blackwell LLP