Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case March 25, 2026 A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction case, concluding that the companies’ platform designs harmed a young user through addictive features that contributed to serious mental health distress. The decision marks one of the first times a jury has held social media companies liable for negligent […] Read More
Pediatricians warn digital ecosystems are harming children and teens January 28, 2026 By LP News Editor, Sara G. Stephens AAP Issues New Screen Time Policy as Evidence Mounts in Social Media Addiction Lawsuits On January 20, 2026, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a sweeping new policy statement on screen time and digital media. The report, titled Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents, updates earlier guidance and […] Read More
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of Trial January 28, 2026 TikTok has agreed to settle a major lawsuit accusing social media companies of creating addictive platforms that harm young users. The settlement was reached just days before the case was scheduled to go to trial in a California state court. The lawsuit was part of a broader legal effort targeting several major tech companies, including […] Read More