Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Argues Against Personal Liability in Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

• Mark Zuckerberg is trying to avoid personal liability in lawsuits over kids’ social media addiction.
• Corporate law typically shields executives from personal liability, though there are exceptions.
• If Zuckerberg is personally dropped from the lawsuits, it wouldn’t dismiss cases against Meta.

Key Points:

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is arguing he can’t be held personally liable for accusations that his platforms have led to kids being addicted to social media — and he may have a point.

Zuckerberg’s Legal Battle:

Zuckerberg’s legal team was in court in Oakland, California, this week over a string of lawsuits filed against Meta and him personally by parents and schools that allege his actions and Meta’s have harmed children by causing social media addiction, as reported by NBC Bay Area.

Request to Drop Personal Liability:

Zuckerberg has requested he personally be dropped from the two dozen lawsuits filed by people from over a dozen states, which, if granted, would excuse him from being held personally liable, but the cases against Meta would still continue.

The Shield of Corporate Law:

In court records viewed by Business Insider, Zuckerberg’s lawyers argued, “It is a fundamental principle that individuals cannot be held personally liable for the acts or omissions of a corporation based merely on their status as corporate executives, directors, or shareholders.” Corporate law typically shields executives from personal liability, as noted by Bloomberg.

Potential Implications:

If Zuckerberg is deemed personally liable, it could have significant implications for other lawsuits filed against CEOs of social media giants.