“Meta Doesn’t Play Fair” – The State of California

COUNT IV: UNFAIR COMPETITION BY META IN VIOLATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION 17200 (BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

868. California realleges and incorporates herein by reference each of the allegations contained in the preceding paragraphs 1 through 859 and 865 to 867 as though fully alleged in this cause of action.

869. From a date unknown to California and continuing to the present, Meta has engaged in and continues to engage in unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent acts or practices, which constitute unfair competition within the meaning of Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code. Meta’s acts of unfair competition include, but are not limited to, the following:

870. Meta has committed unlawful business practices by violating California Business and Professions Code section 17500 et seq., as alleged in Count III;

871. Meta has made deceptive representations, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, regarding its Social Media Platforms, including, but not limited to, those described in paragraph 846.

872. Meta has engaged in unfair acts and omissions with regard to its Social Media Platforms, as described in paragraphs 847-850.

873. Meta has engaged in the acts and practices alleged in Count I, which violated COPPA and the COPPA Rule.