Meta Officially Ruled a 'Public Nuisance,' Judge Orders It to Pay $567 Million A New Mexico judge has ruled that Meta's social media platforms are a "public nuisance," ordering the company to pay $567 million.
The ruling, handed down by Judge Bryan Biedscheid, marks another significant blow to Meta's reputation and bottom line.
The case was brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who argued that Meta's platforms have exacerbated mental health issues among young people through their addictive design.