# Law firms representing plaintiffs in these types of cases typically work on contingency, so they are only paid.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Meta is removing ads from law firms recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits against its platforms.
- Meta recently lost two major trials, including a $375 million verdict in New Mexico over child safety.
- March saw a record 671 TV ads and 20,000 radio ads promoting social media litigation claims.
- Law firms like Morgan & Morgan and companies like White Heart Legal advertised these lawsuits on Meta's platforms.
- Google also hosts ads for these lawsuits, but has not stated if it will remove them.

**Companies:** Meta, Google, Morgan & Morgan, White Heart Legal
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/meta-pulls-ads-aimed-recruiting-plaintiffs-social-media-addiction-lawsuits-2026-04-09/)

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