Bellotti v. Meta Platforms - Product Liability
Summary
Marina Bellotti filed a product liability complaint against Meta Platforms, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on March 31, 2026. The complaint, filed as Case No. 4:26-cv-02784 in Oakland, alleges personal injury claims related to Meta's platform. The case is in its initial stage with only the complaint and proposed summons entered on the docket.
What changed
Marina Bellotti filed a new product liability lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and all defendants in the Northern District of California on March 31, 2026. The complaint alleges personal injury claims, with the case docketed as 4:26-cv-02784. Filed in Oakland, the case is at the initial pleading stage with only the complaint (Filing fee $405) and proposed summons currently on record.
Meta Platforms and any co-defendants must respond to the complaint pursuant to federal civil procedure rules. Other technology companies should monitor this litigation as product liability claims against social media platforms may have industry-wide implications. The case will proceed through standard federal litigation including responsive pleadings, discovery, and potential settlement discussions.
Source document (simplified)
Bellotti v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al
Case Number: 4:26-cv-02784 Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Diversity Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability Date Filed:
March 31, 2026
Last Filing Date:
March 31, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-31-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21816029.). Filed by Marina Bellotti. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(Paulos, Emanuella) |
| 03-31-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Paulos, Emanuella) |
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