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Harlandale ISD board votes to join class-action lawsuit against social media companies, approves contingency-fee contract
Summary
Trustees authorized joining a class-action litigation over social media harms and approved a contingency-fee agreement with JCA Law PLLC and Guerra LLP, with the district to receive the majority share of any recovery, trustees were told.
Harlandale ISD trustees voted to join an ongoing class-action lawsuit against social media companies and approved a contingency-fee legal agreement with outside firms JCA Law PLLC and Guerra LLP to represent the district, the board announced at a public meeting.
Outside counsel Juan (Mr.) Cruz explained to trustees that the proposed litigation alleges social media platforms have exposed students to harmful materials and increased school costs — such as counseling and filtering — and that the class action seeks to hold the platforms accountable. "Contingency…
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