Judge tosses lawsuit against Facebook over use of minors' photos

US District Judge Richard Seeborg has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against Facebook that had accused the company of misappropriating the names and likenesses of minors who use the social network. At issue was Facebook's use of minors' names and photos in targeted advertising in a case that highlighted privacy concerns. The lawsuit, originally filed in Illinois in 2011, had sought to represent all minors that used Facebook and had their names used in an ad. Judge Seeborg ruled that the minors gave their consent when they signed up for Facebook under a "statement of rights and responsibilities" that governs the site.