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$17 Billion Social Media Settlement, NEC MDL Verdicts & Mass Tort Headwinds
Key Takeaways
NEC MDL Headwinds: A defense verdict in the first MDL bellwether trial and three previous summary judgment dismissals underscore the severe causation hurdles in federal court compared to state court traction.
Meta's $17B AG Settlement: The landmark state AG consent order requires $12B guaranteed over 10 years, mandates structural changes like curbing the endless scroll, and effectively caps Meta's exposure without crashing its stock.
Hair Relaxer Bellwether Trimming: The court trimmed the bellwether pool from 10 to 5 cases as expert briefings approach in November, positioning…
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