Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Meta’s appeal in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit originating in Vermont, allowing a lower court ruling to stand.

The decision marks a significant step in the legal battle over whether tech companies can be held liable for designing platforms that allegedly harm minors. The case, which has drawn national attention, now returns to the Vermont courts for further proceedings.

Meanwhile, in a separate but related local matter, the Butte County Superior Court in California denied a motion for a preliminary injunction against Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds. The lawsuit stemmed from Reynolds’ vote against the Downtown Chico Revitalization Project on April 21.

The court’s ruling leaves the mayor’s position temporarily secure, but plaintiffs have been asked to provide additional information before the case can proceed further. The future of the revitalization project remains uncertain as legal arguments continue.