YouTube and Meta Platforms are appealing a landmark jury verdict. A Los Angeles court found both companies negligent for designing platforms addictive to young users. Meta filed its appeal last week. YouTube submitted its appeal on July 14, 2026.
The March verdict concluded a first-of-its-kind lawsuit. A 20-year-old woman argued the platforms worsened her mental health. The jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages. It also awarded $3 million in punitive damages. Both companies disagree with the verdict. Meta cited the complexity of teen mental health. Google called its appeal a standard motion.