Tech

Tech Giants Face Legal Challenges

Updated 2026-05-23 17:05 UTC 3 sources Negative

Zillow is seeking a preliminary injunction in its ongoing legal battle over 'hidden' homes, while Meta has settled similar claims brought by the Breathitt County School District and other tech companies.

Coverage timeline — 5 articles
The Verge
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the legal travails of Big Tech, follow Adi Robertson. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started The year was 1998, and reigning
2026-03-29 12:00 UTC
The Verge
After back-to-back losses in trials grappling with its impact on teens' mental health, Meta just settled what was supposed to be its next legal battle with Kentucky's Breathitt County School District. Google's YouTube, Snap, and TikTok all recently settled similar claims brought by the school distri
2026-05-21 18:54 UTC
CNBC
Internet platforms have long been able to rely on special protections to avoid liability for what takes place on their sites. But that may be changing.
2026-04-03 12:30 UTC
CNBC
Meta's two courtroom defeats centered on different cases but both involved allegations that the company knew about its products' harms.
2026-03-29 12:00 UTC
Ars Technica
Zillow asked for a preliminary injunction as real estate industry fight heats up.
2026-05-21 18:35 UTC
Share: Twitter / X LinkedIn