Paul Schmidt
Paul Schmidt is an attorney representing Meta in a landmark case regarding the alleged deliberate design of social media platforms to foster addiction in minors. During the trial, he argued that the psychological issues faced by the plaintiff, Kaley G.M., were primarily due to familial problems rather than her use of social media, challenging the notion that platforms like Instagram are solely responsible for mental health decline among young users.
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Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt presented an email from Zuckerberg to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health
United States· 2026-02-19
Paul Schmidt, one of Meta’s attorneys, previously said in his opening statement that the company acknowledged KGM’s mental health issues.
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media trial over teen mental health – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-19
Paul Schmidt, one of Meta’s attorneys, disputed that Instagram played a significant role in exacerbating KGM’s mental health issues.
Zuckerberg grilled in landmark social media trial over teen mental health | Technology
United Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt argued during his opening statement that Kaley’s difficult family life during childhood was responsible for her mental health challenges, rather than Instagram.
Instagram chief testifies in landmark trial about social media addictionUnited States· 2026-02-11
Paul Schmidt is representing Meta and questioned whether Instagram was a substantial factor in K.G.M.'s mental health struggles.
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
Ghana· 2026-02-10
Paul Schmidt is the lawyer representing Meta in the trial.
Un jurado decidirá si YouTube e Instagram fomentaron deliberadamente la adicción en menores | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-10
