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The mental toll of moderating unsettling content on the internet is well-noted, and now it's the subject of a lawsuit against Facebook.

Former content manager Selena Scola has lodged a suit against the social media company, claiming "constant and unmitigated exposure to highly toxic and extremely disturbing images" had left her with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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According to the filing in the Superior Court of California, the company is accused of ignoring workplace safety standards that help protect employees from psychological harm.  Read more...

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