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UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Florida mother says Meta settlement payout too low
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A New Port Richey mother is criticizing Florida’s decision to opt out of an $18 billion Meta settlement, saying the payout is not enough after her 16-year-old son died by suicide in 2019. Florida’s AG James Uthmeier is pursuing a jury trial for financial damages while Meta’s deal covers 47 other states.
WHO: Jennifer Mitchell; Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier; Meta
WHAT: A New Port Richey mother rejects the adequacy of Florida’s opted-out share of a multi-state Meta settlement and says the amount is insufficient for her family’s loss.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
WHERE: New Port Richey, Florida
WHY: Mitchell says the settlement payout is inadequate after her teenage son died in 2019, including allegations that social media contributed to his mental health harm.
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