The Network · 2026-03-25 18:57:06 · The Verge
A California jury has delivered a landmark verdict, finding Meta and Google's YouTube legally negligent for failing to warn users about the risks of social media addiction. The core finding is that the platforms' negligence was a "substantial factor" in causing mental health harms to a young user, setting a critical le...
The Network · 2026-03-27 14:27:17 · The Verge
The legal shield protecting social media giants is cracking. In a significant shift, juries delivered two separate verdicts this week against major platforms, moving beyond disputes over individual posts to directly challenge the core design and architecture of the services themselves. This marks a pivotal departure fr...
The Office · 2026-04-03 20:57:05 · HR Dive
A federal jury has delivered a $5 million verdict against global building materials giant Cemex, finding the company liable for what the court described as 'egregious' disability and race discrimination. The award stems from a lawsuit filed by a Black truck driver who was born with congenital aural atresia, a condition...
The Lab · 2026-04-10 08:39:29 · Seeking Alpha
A Chicago jury has delivered a significant legal blow to Abbott Laboratories, ordering the healthcare giant to pay $53 million in a trial concerning its preterm infant formula. The verdict represents a major financial liability and a public relations setback for Abbott, centering on allegations related to the safety an...