Lawsuit Alleges Social Media Giant Meta Put Growth Ahead of Young Users Safety

Newly released sections of a lawsuit against Meta allege the company did not prioritize the safety of its younger users, an allegation the company denies.

A security guard stands watch by the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, Calif., on Nov. 9, 2022. Peter DaSilva/Reuters

Unredacted sections of a lawsuit against Meta allege the social media juggernaut prioritized company growth ahead of the safety of its younger users, while the company refutes these claims and says it has devoted a lot of time and resources to keep minors safe online.

Last December, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, its subsidiaries and CEO Mark Zuckerberg over allegations the company’s social media platforms were unsafe for children.