New Mexico attorneys request judge fine Facebook up to $40B for violating state law
New Mexico attorneys are seeking a fine of up to $40 billion against Facebook following a jury verdict that found the company willfully violated state deceptive trade practice laws.
Attorneys representing the State of New Mexico requested a district court judge on Thursday fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury last week found that the social media giant willfully violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.
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