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Meta in Hot Water: New York Alleges Repeated and Persistent Fraudby@metaeatsbrains

Meta in Hot Water: New York Alleges Repeated and Persistent Fraud

by Save the Kids From MetaDecember 23rd, 2023
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New York's Attorney General pursues Meta for repeated and persistent fraud under Executive Law § 63(12). The allegations focus on Meta's actions in advertising, marketing, and other representations concerning its Social Media Platforms in New York. The state contends that Meta's conduct violates the law, and legal consequences may follow.

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The United States v Meta Platforms Court Filing October 24, 2023 is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. You can jump to any part in this filing here. This is part 81 of 100.

COUNT XXXVI: REPEATED AND PERSISTENT FRAUD IN VIOLATION OF N.Y. EXECUTIVE LAW § 63(12)

1067. The Attorney General of the State of New York realleges and incorporates by reference each and every allegation in the paragraphs above as if the same were fully set forth herein.


1068. New York Executive Law § 63(12) makes “repeated fraudulent or illegal acts or . . . persistent fraud or illegality in the carrying on, conducting or transaction of business” actionable by the Attorney General of the State of New York.


1069. At all relevant times, Meta has engaged in the carrying on, conducting or transaction of business in New York within the meaning of New York Executive Law § 63(12).


1070. Meta engaged in repeated and/or persistent fraud in violation of New York Executive Law § 63(12) in the course of its advertising, marketing, promotion, and other representations regarding its Social Media Platforms in New York State, including those discussed in Section XI.A above.


1071. By engaging in the acts and practices described above, Meta has engaged in and continues to engage in repeated fraudulent acts or persistent fraud in violation of New York Executive Law § 63(12).



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