Meta misled users, jury finds; faces penalty

A jury has determined that Meta Platforms knowingly deceived its users regarding product safety, constituting an unconscionable trade practice under New Mexico law. The company faces a substantial $375 million penalty, representing $5,000 for each of the 37,500 violations found. While the jury ruled against Meta on all counts, the awarded penalty was less than the $2 billion initially sought by the state. This significant verdict, delivered shortly after closing arguments, addresses claims that Meta misled consumers and potentially facilitated child predatory behavior.