The Rise of Consumer Protection Claims Against Digital Platforms

Recent years have seen a growing wave of consumer protection litigation focused on harms alleged to arise from the design of social media platforms. While platforms have historically enjoyed broad Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and First Amendment protections, legal decisions have become increasingly nuanced. This discussion will take stock of how courts across the US are grappling with pressing and novel questions related to platform liability and design. Bringing together leading experts – including litigators, advocates, and academics – the panel will highlight current cases and discuss how the social media litigation landscape may evolve in the years ahead.