Bouck et al v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:25-cv-05194

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Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Richard Seeborg

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    AI Tools May 'Disrobe' Meta Of Section 230 Shield, Judge Says

    A California federal judge trimmed Tuesday a proposed class action alleging Meta Platforms Inc. knowingly participated in a Chinese pump-and-dump scheme advertised on social media, but found there's a factual dispute over whether Meta's AI tools materially contributed to the "facially ridiculous" ads.

  2. June 20, 2025

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