Meta files reply for dismissing amended US claims over hackers' actions on Facebook
( June 30, 2026, 16:45 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms filed a reply in support of its motion to dismiss a third amended US complaint brought by Facebook users locked out of their accounts by hackers, arguing that it fails to cure the fundamental deficiencies of their prior pleadings. Meta said that users’ ability to delete content “at any time” does not provide the unfettered guarantee on which plaintiffs’ breach-of-contract claim depends, nor does its terms of service provide that users can terminate Meta’s license by deleting content.See attached file. ...
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