Pivotal Social Media Addiction Trial Opens in California as Nationwide Litigation Against Tech Giants Intensifies January 26, 2026 By LP News Editor, Sara G. Stephens A closely watched legal battle against major social media platforms begins this week in California. The trial marks the first time companies such as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube must defend themselves before a jury over allegations that their products are addictive and harmful to young users’ mental health. […] Read More
Federal Court Centralizes Roblox Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuits Into Multidistrict Litigation December 12, 2025 The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered the centralization of federal lawsuits alleging child sexual exploitation and assault facilitated through the Roblox gaming platform, creating In re: Roblox Corporation Child Sexual Exploitation and Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3166. The litigation will proceed in the Northern District of California before Chief U.S. District […] Read More
Judge Blocks Roblox Arbitration Attempt in Child Sexual Assault Lawsuit December 5, 2025 A California judge has ruled that Roblox cannot force a child sexual assault victim into private arbitration, preserving the minor’s right to pursue justice in open court. The decision sends a strong message to companies that attempt to use arbitration clauses to shield themselves from accountability in cases involving sexual abuse. As reported by Law360, […] Read More
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