Lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg sues Meta after repeated account shutdowns
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- #Mistaken Identity
- An Indiana lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Meta after his personal and business Facebook accounts were repeatedly shut down for allegedly impersonating Meta's founder.
- Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer, has faced mistaken identity issues on Facebook for 15 years, with his verified account being shut down five times.
- In May, his law firm's Facebook page was taken down for the fourth time, resulting in a loss of $11,000 in ad funds.
- Zuckerberg filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of negligence and breach of contract for suspending his accounts without valid reasons.
- He described the lengthy appeals process, which includes submitting personal documents to prove his identity, as frustrating and offensive.
- Meta acknowledged the error and reinstated Zuckerberg's account, stating they are working to prevent future occurrences.
- Despite the reinstatement, Zuckerberg continues to face challenges due to mistaken identity, including wrongfully receiving packages and legal notices intended for the Meta CEO.
- Zuckerberg demands a refund for his lost ad funds, attorney fees, and an apology from Meta, though he doubts the latter will happen.