Case Law Index
federal2021
Additional Highlights:AntitrustSocial MediaMonopolization
Federal Trade Commission v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
U.S. District Court, D.D.C.
Key Holding
The FTC's amended complaint sufficiently alleges that Facebook holds monopoly power in the personal social networking market.
Case Summary
FTC v. Meta Platforms held that the FTC adequately alleged a monopolization claim against Facebook by plausibly defining a relevant market for personal social networking services, allowing the case to proceed on the merits and raising significant questions about big tech market power.
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