bellwether

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Meta, along with YouTube, declined to settle a bellwether case brought against them by a young woman who alleged her social media use had contributed to her mental health struggles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A bellwether trial for cases brought against Meta by US states is set to proceed in the same court starting in August.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But stock market impact won’t be lacking as the world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, announces earnings on Wednesday, and U.S. consumer bellwether, Walmart, reports results on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

KGM’s lawyers employed the unique theory of product liability, which will serve as a bellwether strategy for the many future social media addiction cases.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

"Come, then," cried Kretschmer pathetically; "come and be their bellwether, and lead the people into the church."

From The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)