Judge denies Meta's post-trial motions, leaving $6M social media addiction verdict in place

In early June 2026 the trial judge denied Meta's motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial in the K.G.M. social media addiction case, leaving the jury award of $6 million in place ($3 million compensatory and $3 million punitive). Meta later filed a notice of appeal, reported on July 10, so the award is not final. The ruling is a legal setback that could add to pressure on youth-harm cases, but the sums are small compared with Meta's revenue.

• Total award $6M: $3M compensatory plus $3M punitive
• Post-trial motions denied in early June
• Meta filed a notice of appeal, reported July 10