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IN RE: SOCIAL MEDIA ADOLESCENT ADDICTION/PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION

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Case Number:

4:22-md-03047

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Personal Inj. Prod. Liability

Multi Party Litigation:

Multi-district Litigation, Class Action

Judge:

Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

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  4. July 18, 2025

    Social Media MDL Judge Could Bifurcate Bellwether Trials

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  5. July 17, 2025

    Facebook Whistleblower Calls Meta Discovery A Smear Job

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