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Meta should face single trial on addictive-design claims, 29 US states say

( December 12, 2025, 20:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Because the claims of 29 US states over the conduct of Meta Platforms relating to children's mental health are common across the states, attorneys general told a federal judge in California that Meta should face a single trial. "This is a civil law-enforcement action seeking penalties, injunctive relief, and disgorgement of Meta’s profits. Damages are not sought on behalf of any state, state agency, or individual. Therefore, a single joint trial, with a single presentation of evidence proving Meta’s nationwide misconduct, is far and away the most efficient path forward," the attorneys general of Colorado, California and 27 other states said in a court filing.p.p1 (margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000See attached document....

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