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State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Date: 03-25-2026

Case Number: D-101-CV-202302838

Judge: Bryan Biedscheid

Court: First Judicial Court, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Plaintiff's Attorney: New Mexico Attorney General's Office

Defendant's Attorney: Murias Noelle Suarez, et al.

Description:
Santa Fe, New Mexico Attorney General's Office represented the States of New Mexico claiming that Meta failed to warn users about the dangers of its platform and protect children from sexual predators and willfully engaging in "unfair and deceptive" and "unconscionable" trade practices.

New Mexico also claimed that Meta created a "breeding ground" for child predators on Facebook and Instagram.

Meta denied all of the claims made by the States of New Mexico.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $375 million.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms, Inc.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $375 million.

Which court heard State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms, Inc.?

This case was heard in First Judicial Court, Santa Fe, New Mexico, NM. The presiding judge was Bryan Biedscheid.

Who were the attorneys in State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: New Mexico Attorney General's Office. Defendant's attorney: Murias Noelle Suarez, et al..

When was State of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on March 25, 2026.