Proper Divisional Assignment for Multi-State Legal Battle Against Meta Platforms

Written by metaeatsbrains | Published 2023/10/27
Tech Story Tags: united-states-v-meta | meta-lawsuit | facebook-lawsuit | facebook-class-action-lawsuit | meta-class-action-lawsuit | consumer-protection-laws | meta-child-safety-violations | children's-online-privacy-law

TLDRThe divisional assignment for the multi-state legal action against Meta Platforms has been thoughtfully chosen. This case is properly assigned to the Oakland or San Francisco Divisions because it arises substantially from events in San Mateo County, where Meta's conduct was controlled and directed. This ensures that the legal proceedings are appropriately situated for efficient handling.via the TL;DR App

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C. Divisional Assignment.

18. This case is properly assigned to the Oakland or San Francisco Divisions because the civil action arises in substantial part from events or omissions in San Mateo County. Civil L.R. 3-2(d). All Defendants’ principal places of business are located in Menlo Park, a city in San Mateo County, where Meta’s conduct was controlled and directed.

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