TikTok Settles Three Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Ahead of Bellwether Trials August 6, 2026 TikTok has reached agreements in principle to settle three lawsuits brought by teenagers who allege the platform’s addictive design contributed to serious mental health injuries. The settlements, which remain subject to the finalization of written agreements, come just months before a new round of bellwether trials is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles this October. […] Read More
D.C. Appeals Court Rejects Meta’s Bid to Block Discovery in Youth Social Media Harm Lawsuit July 17, 2026 The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has denied Meta’s request to block disclosure of internal communications related to research on the well-being of young social media users, allowing discovery to continue in a consumer-protection lawsuit brought by the District of Columbia. The lawsuit alleges Meta violated the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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