Court of Appeal Rules on Jurisdiction in Lawsuit Against Meta in Kenya
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What happened
A labour law dispute began in May 2022 when former content moderator Daniel Motaung sued Sama and Meta regarding working conditions. The workers, who were employed by Sama, argued that Meta should also be held responsible for the work they performed. Meta challenged the suit, arguing that Kenyan courts lacked jurisdiction over the foreign company. The Court of Appeal rejected this argument on September 20, 2024.
From businessday.co.za
Why it matters
The ruling concerned a case where Meta's outsourcing contractor was sued in Kenya. The dispute involved 43 moderators and centered on the conditions of the work. The outcome tested the limits of international corporate liability in the context of global technology operations.
From businessday.co.za
Who's involved
- MetaAmerican technology company involved in the labour dispute
- KenyaGeopolitical state where the lawsuit was heard
- Court of AppealGovernment organization whose jurisdiction was tested in the case
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