( September 14, 2026, 07:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A second Australian law firm has announced that it is investigating a potential action against Meta Platforms, following Meta’s settlement of up to $17.1 billion in the US over claims that Facebook and Instagram’s addictive design harmed children. In a statement on Friday, Carter Capner Law, a law firm based in the state of Queensland, said the class action investigation targets Meta’s design features, including infinite scroll, autoplay and push notifications. The proposed class action would also explore whether the platforms made disengagement difficult and potential claims under Australian law, the firm said. It added that the case will rely on Meta’s alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law in relation to Facebook and Instagram.Statement follows....
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