# Meta’s $25 billion legal loss could embolden others to hold out

https://mins.news/en/item/117757

- The Verge, 2026-10-27 16:44 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/1019604/new-mexico-meta-cambridge-analytica-kids-safety-settlement

> A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion over claims that it misled users in connection with the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal and related incidents. Most other states settled similar claims as part of a $1.7 billion agreement. If the ruling survives appeal even in part, it could encourage states and other plaintiffs to pursue larger payouts. Meta says it is confident it will win on appeal.

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