Newsroom category: Social Media Addiction

Kentucky School District’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ends in Landmark Settlement

June 9, 2026

A Kentucky school district’s lawsuit against some of the world’s largest social media companies has resulted in a landmark settlement that could influence hundreds of similar cases nationwide. Breathitt County School District recently reached a $27 million settlement with Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. The district claimed these companies’ platforms contributed to a youth mental […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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