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Henderson v. Social Media Platforms Inc.
3:23-cv-09876
DismissedFiled December 1, 2023
Court Information
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Judge: Hon. Beth Labson Freeman
Parties
Robert Henderson, as parent and guardian of minor childplaintiff
Counsel: Laura Edelson, Social Media Victims Law Center
Social Media Platforms Inc.defendant
Counsel: Neal Katyal, Hogan Lovells LLP
technologyfirst amendmentsection 230child safety
Docket Entries (6)
Dec 1, 2023Plaintiff
Complaint alleging platform's algorithm caused mental health harm to minor. Claims under state products liability and negligence.
Jan 15, 2024Defendant
Motion to dismiss under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Feb 20, 2024Plaintiff
Opposition to motion to dismiss. Argues Section 230 does not shield algorithm-driven content curation.
Mar 15, 2024Amici
Amicus brief filed by Electronic Frontier Foundation supporting defendant.
May 1, 2024Court
Order granting motion to dismiss with prejudice. Section 230 immunity applies.
May 30, 2024Plaintiff
Notice of appeal to Ninth Circuit filed.