Class Action
Jun. 15, 2026
Meta class bid turns on value of health data
A federal judge's questions about how to value health information could determine whether users alleging Meta improperly collected medical data may proceed as a class.
Is it possible to put a value on a product that doesn't have a market and, if so, how can it be done accurately and reliably? The question -- one of four posed by Senior U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick before a class certification hearing Friday -- could determine whether plaintiffs obtain class certification in a lawsuit against Meta for allegedly tracking sensitive health information with its Pixel tool, which allows websites to track user activity.
The plaintiffs, who...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In