Here’s what the Meta settlement means for Montana

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 335

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Montana’s portion of the landmark $17.1 billion settlement from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, could vary depending on several final settlement factors. It is guaranteed to get at least $89 million and could get as much as $127 million, according to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, whose office was part of the 47-state coalition which had brought the lawsuit.

“This settlement agreement is the culmination of years of hard work to …

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