Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
The jury ruled that the companies' negligent platform designs—including infinite scrolls and autoplay—were substantial factors in harming the plaintiff’s mental health.
The jury ruled that the companies' negligent platform designs—including infinite scrolls and autoplay—were substantial factors in harming the plaintiff’s mental health.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
'Liable' verdict in social media addiction trial
The jury awarded a total of $3 million in damages, with Meta directed to pay 70% of that amount, and YouTube 30%.
The jury awarded a total of $3 million in damages, with Meta directed to pay 70% of that amount, and YouTube 30%.
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a March 8 shooting at the Beverly Crest home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a March 8 shooting at the Beverly Crest home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a March 8 shooting at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a March 8 shooting at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.
Social media trial verdict reached
The verdict was reached on the ninth day of deliberations.
The verdict was reached on the ninth day of deliberations.
Man accused of kidnapping UCLA students, sexual assault released on $600K bail
A Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexual assault has been released from custody for a second time after posting bail, jail records show.
A Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexual assault has been released from custody for a second time after posting bail, jail records show.
LA social media addiction trial: Jury enters 9th day of deliberations
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
LA approves 125 speed camera locations: What drivers need to know
Los Angeles has finalized its 125 speed camera locations for a 2026 pilot program aimed at reducing traffic fatalities through automated $50-$500 fines.
Los Angeles has finalized its 125 speed camera locations for a 2026 pilot program aimed at reducing traffic fatalities through automated $50-$500 fines.
Mega Millions ticket worth $3.6 million sold in California
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Torrance matched five numbers to win a grand prize of over $3.6 million.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Torrance matched five numbers to win a grand prize of over $3.6 million.
LA installing 125 speed cameras around city
The program aims to reduce deadly crashes and improve street safety, but it also raises questions about cost, privacy, and enforcement.
The program aims to reduce deadly crashes and improve street safety, but it also raises questions about cost, privacy, and enforcement.
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's home due in court
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was ordered at her first court appearance March 10 to remain jailed in lieu of $1.875 million bail and not to have any contact with Rihanna or her partner Rakim "A$AP Rocky" Mayers.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was ordered at her first court appearance March 10 to remain jailed in lieu of $1.875 million bail and not to have any contact with Rihanna or her partner Rakim "A$AP Rocky" Mayers.
Jury deliberates in Meta-YouTube addiction trial
The jury has deliberated during the landmark trial over social media giants being allegedly responsible for online addiction.
The jury has deliberated during the landmark trial over social media giants being allegedly responsible for online addiction.
North Hills kidnapping suspect on the run
LAPD detectives are searching for a man in his early 20s who allegedly kidnapped two girls, ages 11 and 16, after luring them into his car.
LAPD detectives are searching for a man in his early 20s who allegedly kidnapped two girls, ages 11 and 16, after luring them into his car.
Los Angeles woman's storm drain homeless encampment now declared a hazmat zone
A hazmat cleanup is underway at a South Los Angeles storm drain where a homeless woman had been living underground.
A hazmat cleanup is underway at a South Los Angeles storm drain where a homeless woman had been living underground.
'Daxbot' robots helping Whittier gather sidewalk data, improve accessibility
Robots that go by "Dax" can be seen patrolling around Whittier lately.
Robots that go by "Dax" can be seen patrolling around Whittier lately.
'Daxbot' robots helping gather sidewalk data
The "Daxbot" robots can be seen patrolling around Whittier lately. They're not just fun to interact with, these "Dax" robots are doing important work to make the city safer.
The "Daxbot" robots can be seen patrolling around Whittier lately. They're not just fun to interact with, these "Dax" robots are doing important work to make the city safer.
Woman living in storm drain approached by Los Angeles City crews, police, firefighters
Los Angeles City employees are reaching out to the woman who lives in a storm drain. The encounter comes a day after FOX 11's Matthew Seedorff spoke with her.
Los Angeles City employees are reaching out to the woman who lives in a storm drain. The encounter comes a day after FOX 11's Matthew Seedorff spoke with her.
LAUSD votes to rename schools named after César Chávez
LAUSD has voted to rename school previously honoring César Chávez.
LAUSD has voted to rename school previously honoring César Chávez.
LA City reacts to woman living in storm drain
Los Angeles City employees are reaching out to the woman who lives in a storm drain. The encounter comes a day after FOX 11's Matthew Seedorff spoke with her.
Los Angeles City employees are reaching out to the woman who lives in a storm drain. The encounter comes a day after FOX 11's Matthew Seedorff spoke with her.