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Torts/Personal Injury

Jun. 30, 2026

Broader bellwether pool for social media addiction litigation

Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl approved a broader framework for selecting the third wave of bellwether plaintiffs, rejecting defense efforts to narrow categories before the next social media addiction trial begins.

Broader bellwether pool for social media addiction litigation
Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl

Weeks before the second state social media addiction trial begins, a Los Angeles judge approved a framework Monday for selecting the third wave of bellwether plaintiffs, rejecting defense efforts to narrow the categories of alleged harm.

During a status conference, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl adopted a tentative proposal establishing a 24-plaintiff bellwether selection pool, organized around categories including sleep disorders, body dysmorphia, eating ...

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