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Social Media Youth Addiction Lawsuit for Families Harmed by Algorithmic Platforms

Parents and guardians nationwide are filing claims alleging social media companies designed addictive platforms that contributed to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide risk in minors.

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✓ 95% of Teens Use Social Media · ✓ 46% Say It Makes Them Feel Worse · ✓ Surgeon General Youth Mental Health Crisis Advisory
5,000+
Cases Filed
3047
Federal MDL Number
4
Primary Defendants
50
States Covered

Litigation Overview

The Social Media Youth Addiction Products Liability Litigation is consolidated as MDL No. 3047 in the Northern District of California before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.

Key Defendants

  • Meta Platforms (Instagram, Facebook)
  • ByteDance (TikTok)
  • Snap Inc. (Snapchat)
  • Google (YouTube)

Plaintiffs allege these platforms intentionally used recommendation algorithms and engagement mechanics to maximize compulsive youth use despite internal evidence of mental health harm. Public reporting includes internal documents and whistleblower disclosures, including Frances Haugen materials.

Think Your Family May Qualify?

If a minor under 18 used social media heavily and suffered serious mental health injuries, you may have a claim.

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