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Social media addiction lawsuit against Meta is dropped
TechCrunchWednesday, July 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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A closely watched social media addiction lawsuit that had been set to go to trial next week has been dropped after the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims against Meta, leaving none of the major tech companies facing trial in the case.
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What happened
A closely watched social media addiction lawsuit that had been set to go to trial next week has been dropped after the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims against Meta, leaving none of the major tech companies facing trial in the case.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
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