Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial: California Teen Testifies Against Meta and YouTube Over Mental Health Harm
A 19-year-old California woman, referred to as Kaley G.M. in court, took the stand on February 25, 2026, in a landmark Los Angeles Superior Court trial accusing Meta (Instagram) and YouTube of designing addictive platforms that fueled her depression, body dysmorphic disorder, and suicidal thoughts. Plaintiff’s Explosive Testimony Kaley began
