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Kaley G.M. v. Instagram and YouTube
Date: 03-25-2026
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Judge: Carolyn B. Kuhl
Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark Lanier
Defendant's Attorney: Luis Li for YouTube
Description:
Los Angeles, California personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a tort theory claiming she was addicted to the defendants' website by design.
Kaley, G.M., age 20, claimed that she got "hooked" on YouTube and Instagram in grade school. Jurors were charged with determining whether the companies acted negligently in designing their products and failed to warn her of the dangers.
Kaley, G.M., age 20, claimed that she got "hooked" on YouTube and Instagram in grade school. Jurors were charged with determining whether the companies acted negligently in designing their products and failed to warn her of the dangers.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $3 million pluss $2.1 million in punitive damages against Meta and $900,000 against Google.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Kaley G.M. v. Instagram and YouTube?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $3 million pluss $2.1 million in punitive damages against Meta and $900,000 against Google.
Which court heard Kaley G.M. v. Instagram and YouTube?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Carolyn B. Kuhl.
Who were the attorneys in Kaley G.M. v. Instagram and YouTube?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mark Lanier. Defendant's attorney: Luis Li for YouTube.
When was Kaley G.M. v. Instagram and YouTube decided?
This case was decided on March 25, 2026.