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Meta must pay $942 million in a separate New Mexico youth safety case, following a jury liability finding.
A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for $375 million in civil penalties in a youth safety case, which is separate from the privacy matter addressed in the earlier ruling. Meta is ordered to pay a total of $942 million in the case.
Separately, Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement with nearly all states and territories. New Mexico and Florida are not part of that agreement, leaving both states outside the broader resolution.
Available details do not specify how the $942 million total relates to the $375 million in civil penalties, or describe the scope of the liability finding beyond the penalty amount.
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Youth Safety Case Proceeds Separately From Earlier Ruling
Viewed through the legal process, the youth safety matter is a distinct proceeding that produced a jury liability finding and $375 million in civil penalties. The total ordered payment reaches $942 million. Because the case is separate from the earlier ruling, it is assessed on its own record rather than as part of that decision.
Nearly All States Settle With Meta While New Mexico and Florida Remain Outside
Looking at the broader settlement landscape, Meta's $18 billion agreement with nearly all states and territories contrasts with the position of New Mexico and Florida, which are excluded. New Mexico's youth safety case, in which $942 million was ordered, stands apart from that settlement, as the figure reflects an ordered outcome rather than an agreed resolution.