damages
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The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of that amount and Google’s YouTube on the hook for the remainder.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
If a social-media company is sued, it should in turn bring a lawsuit against the parents, seeking damages equal to the amount awarded in the original case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The jury imposed $375 million against the company in damages.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
The ruling came shortly after a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for $375 million in damages after the state Atty.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Accordingly, suing a city police department for damages is generally not an option.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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