Meta, YouTube Face Verdict: Jury Deliberates in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

• Lawyers in the landmark social media addiction trial made final appeals to the jury after a month of testimony.
• The jury will decide if Meta and Google-owned YouTube are liable for harm caused to plaintiff Kaley, who claims addiction exacerbated depression and suicidal thoughts.
• Defendants argue Kaley had pre-existing mental health issues and used platforms as coping mechanisms; YouTube denies being a social media platform.
• This bellwether trial's outcome could influence thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies.
• Jurors begin deliberations Friday, needing 9 out of 12 to agree on liability and potential damages.