Human beings are social creatures. In today’s world, social media platforms are ever-growing and there are more users than ever before. But, at what cost? The use of social media has consequences. Policyholders should look to their CGL insurers for defense coverage, under Coverage A or Coverage B.
Coverage A Implications: Social Media Is Hurting Our Children
In February 2024, several plaintiffs filed suit against, among others, Meta, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, alleging that the social media companies design and market their platforms toward children, which has led to an epidemic of social media addiction.
Reprinted courtesy of Scott P. DeVries, Hunton Andrews Kurth and Torrye Zullo, Hunton Andrews Kurth
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