Meta Verdict Poised to Shift Platform Liability and Sexual Abuse Litigation

On March 24, 2026, a New Mexico jury delivered a verdict that may well define a new era of sexual abuse litigation. After six weeks of testimony, the jury found Meta Platforms, Inc. liable for failing to protect children from sexual predators and misleading users about the safety of its platforms, ordering the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties.... By: DarrowEverett LLP