Meta $375M Verdict, Judge Flags Remedy Overreach

Judge Bryan Biedscheid warned New Mexico’s proposed remedies in Meta youth‑harm case may overstep judicial authority.
A March jury found Meta Platforms violated NM consumer‑protection law, ordering $375 million in damages for misrepresenting safety.
In the trial’s second phase, the judge will decide if Facebook and Instagram constitute a public nuisance, enabling broad remedies.
Meta’s stock rose 0.64% following the report, reflecting market reaction to the legal developments.