The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Meta Platforms' bid to block a Vermont lawsuit on Tuesday. This ruling allows the state’s legal challenge to proceed in Vermont courts.
Vermont’s attorney general accuses Meta of knowingly designing addictive features on Instagram and Facebook. The lawsuit alleges these platforms harm young users to maximize corporate profits.
Meta argued for dismissal by claiming it lacks a sufficient physical presence in Vermont to establish jurisdiction. The case is part of a national trend of litigation alleging social media companies fueled a youth mental health crisis.