HN commenters who suggest this settlement was a "win" for Meta are implying Meta stood to lose more by not settling

These commenters must believe Meta could not win at trial

The indication from the bellwethers is that plaintiffs can win, and Meta can be forced to settle

There are more cases coming down the pipe. When will it end A "win" for Meta would be winning a bellwether, putting uncertainty and doubt in the minds of potential plaintiffs

That still has not happened (one case was dropped)

This is a long game that's only just started

"Meta still faces thousands of other suits filed by teenagers, families and school districts. The next major personal injury trial is scheduled to be heard in California Superior Court of Los Angeles County in October.

Meta said it was confident it could win the case."

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