An Indiana-based bankruptcy lawyer, also named Mark Zuckerberg, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, claiming that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were repeatedly disabled under the mistaken premise that he was impersonating the Meta CEO. The lawsuit, filed in Marion Superior Court, highlights how the shared name triggered automated moderation missteps that disrupted his professional life.
The lawyer states that between 2022 and 2025, his personal profile was shut down nine times, and his law firm’s professional page was taken offline five times. These interruptions led not only to lost advertising opportunities—amounting to nearly $11,000 spent—but also hindered his ability to connect with clients. He likens the situation to paying for a billboard and having someone throw a blanket over it before anyone sees the message.
Meta has since reinstated his accounts, admitting the suspensions were errors. Nevertheless, the lawyer is pursuing damages, claiming negligence and contract breach. In taking legal action, he aims to obtain compensation and a formal apology while calling attention to flaws in identity verification systems and content moderation policies.
The irony of Mark Zuckerberg suing Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t gone unnoticed. The situation quickly went viral across social media, with users responding in amusement—and sympathy—for the attorney’s predicament. Displaying a sense of humor about the ordeal, the lawyer joked that if the billionaire Mark Zuckerberg ever wants to apologize in person—or perhaps invite him aboard his yacht—he would be open to it.
