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
Pivotal Social Media Addiction Trial Opens in California as Nationwide Litigation Against Tech Giants Intensifies January 26, 2026 By LP News Editor, Sara G. Stephens A closely watched legal battle against major social media platforms begins this week in California. The trial marks the first time companies such as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube must defend themselves before a jury over allegations that their products are addictive and harmful to young users’ mental health. […] Read More
Federal Court Centralizes Roblox Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuits Into Multidistrict Litigation December 12, 2025 The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered the centralization of federal lawsuits alleging child sexual exploitation and assault facilitated through the Roblox gaming platform, creating In re: Roblox Corporation Child Sexual Exploitation and Assault Litigation, MDL No. 3166. The litigation will proceed in the Northern District of California before Chief U.S. District […] Read More