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The jury found Google's negligence was a "substantial factor" in harming the 20-year-old plaintiff. The plaintiff has said YouTube's features contributed to her depression and anxiety.
Amy Neville, mother of Alexander, Mary Rodee, mother of Riley Basford, Shelby Knox, lawyer Laura Marquez-Garrett, lawyer Lennon Torres and CEO of Heat Initiative Sarah Gardner react outside the court after the jury found Meta and Google liable in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming children's mental health through addictive social media platforms, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 25, 2026.
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