Social media companies including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube have settled the first bellwether lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district in Oakland federal court. The settlement, which applies only to Breathitt County School District, comes amid 1,200 similar cases.
- The lawsuit sought over $60 million for a 15-year mental health program. - Financial terms were not disclosed.
- The case was selected as a bellwether to test arguments before a jury. - Plaintiffs' attorneys say they will continue pursuing justice for other districts.
The settlement follows earlier court losses for Meta and YouTube in similar cases in California and New Mexico.