California users file civil suit against Facebook...

Five Facebook users filed a civil lawsuit Monday alleging that the social networking site is violating California's privacy laws and misleading members about how their personal information is used.

The lawsuit, filed in Orange County Superior Court, asks for damages and attorney's fees and includes a request for a jury trial.

Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt declined to comment on the specifics of the lawsuit. More...

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