Meet the judges, lawyers, whistleblowers, and experts who are central to this case.
United States District Judge
As the presiding judge over MDL 3047, Judge Rogers has made several pivotal rulings that have allowed the case to proceed. Her November 2023 ruling distinguishing product design from content—thereby limiting Section 230 immunity—is the most significant legal development in the litigation and may reshape platform liability law.
California Superior Court Judge
As the presiding judge over the California JCCP, Judge Kuhl oversees 800+ state court cases running parallel to the federal MDL 3047. Her October 2023 ruling allowing claims to proceed reinforced the viability of design-based product liability theories.
Former Product Manager, Civic Integrity Team
Haugen's disclosures provide key evidence for plaintiffs' "knowledge" allegations—proving that Meta knew its products harmed minors and chose not to act. Her documents are cited extensively in the Amended Master Complaint and discovery requests.
Founder & Lead Counsel
As founder of one of the largest plaintiff-side law practices focused on social media harm, Bergman has been instrumental in developing the legal theories underlying MDL 3047 and similar state court actions.
Plaintiffs' Steering Committee
As one of the lead firms on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, Motley Rice brings extensive mass tort experience and resources to coordinate the complex, multi-defendant litigation.
Professor of Ethical Leadership
As one of the leading academic voices on social media and teen mental health, Haidt provides expert testimony on the psychological mechanisms of harm and the scientific evidence linking platform use to mental health outcomes.
CEO & Chairman
As the controlling shareholder and CEO with final authority over product decisions, Zuckerberg's knowledge and decisions are central to plaintiffs' claims about corporate intent and willful misconduct.