A flawed system and one man’s hubris cost Meta shareholders $17 billion

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What happened

Meta's settlement may seem large, but it may be just the tip of the iceberg.

The plaintiffs' own models put the damages in the trillions.

Key facts

  • The plaintiffs' own models put the damages in the trillions.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 UTC.

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