Factbox-What did jury decide in social media case against Meta and Google?

March 25 (Reuters) - A ‌Los Angeles ​jury ​found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable on Wednesday in a landmark youth ‌social media addiction trial.

Here are the details of ⁠the jury's verdict:

META, GOOGLE OWE DAMAGES

Meta and Google ‌owe $3 million in compensatory damages ‌and $3 million in punitive damages. Meta will be liable for 70% of the total ​and Google for 30%.

META WAS NEGLIGENT

The jury found Meta was negligent in designing or operating ⁠Instagram.

META'S CONDUCT DEEMED 'SUBSTANTIAL' FACTOR IN WOMAN'S HARM

The jury found that Meta's ​negligence was a "substantial factor" in harming the 20-year-old plaintiff. The plaintiff said earlier ​in the legal proceeding her ‌Instagram use fueled her mental health struggles.

META DID NOT ADEQUATELY WARN USERS

The ⁠jury found Meta liable for failing to adequately warn users about the dangers of using Instagram.

GOOGLE WAS NEGLIGENT

The ⁠jury found Google was negligent in designing or operating YouTube.

GOOGLE'S CONDUCT ​DEEMED 'SUBSTANTIAL' FACTOR IN WOMAN'S HARM

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.

GOOGLE DID NOT ‌ADEQUATELY WARN USERS

The jury found Google liable for ⁠failing to adequately warn ‌users about the ​dangers of using YouTube.

(Reporting by Courtney Rozen; Editing by Rod Nickel and Jamie ‌Freed)

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