Yokohama court dismisses suit against Meta over fake ads

The Yokohama District Court on Thursday dismissed a damages lawsuit against U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit. The suit concerned fake ads that used the names and images of celebrities without permission. This decision was made on Thursday.

On Thursday, the Yokohama District Court dismissed a damages lawsuit filed against U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit. The lawsuit centered on fake advertisements that utilized the names and images of celebrities without their permission. The court's decision means that the claims for damages against Meta and its Japanese subsidiary were not upheld. Specific details regarding the plaintiffs or the celebrities involved were not provided in the report. This ruling marks a significant development in legal disputes concerning the responsibility of social media platforms for advertising content hosted on their sites. Key points * Yokohama court dismissed a lawsuit against Meta. * The suit involved fake ads using unauthorized celebrity names/images. * Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit were the defendants. Nguồn / Source: Tuổi Trẻ News