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Meta’s $18b settlement echoes past tobacco lawsuits – and how they avoided harsh penalties

The Conversation 03 September 2026 1h ago
Meta’s $18b settlement echoes past tobacco lawsuits – and how they avoided harsh penalties
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A lawyer who worked on a class action against tobacco makers says the Meta deal mirrors the playbook of Big Tobacco – and will cost only a few days’ revenue.
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