Falana Sues Meta for $5M Over False Health Claims and Privacy Violation Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, has initiated a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, seeking $5 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Meta violated his privacy by publishing a false health advertisement on its platform, falsely portraying him as suffering from prostatitis—a condition he asserts he has never had. Key Details: False Advertisement: The contested content appeared on the "AfriCare Health Centre" Facebook page, featuring Falana's name, image, and a voiceover falsely attributing to him a 16-year battle with prostatitis, including symptoms like pain, fatigue, and urinary issues. Legal Grounds: Falana argues that the unauthorized use of his identity infringes upon his fundamental right to privacy under Section 37 of the Nigerian Constitution and Sections 24(1)(A) and (E) & Section 34(1)(D) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Damages Sought: He is seeking a court order for the immediate removal of the false video and $5 million in general damages for the distress and reputational harm caused. This legal action underscores the growing concerns over privacy violations and the spread of misinformation on social media platforms. What are your thoughts on the lawsuit filed by Femi Falana against Meta? How do you think this case will impact privacy rights and the responsibility of social media platforms? Share your insights in the comments below and join the conversation. #gisthub