What is MDL 3047?+
MDL 3047 is the federal multidistrict litigation for social media youth addiction products liability cases in the Northern District of California.
Who are the defendants?+
Current primary defendants include Meta Platforms, ByteDance (TikTok), Snap Inc., and Google (YouTube).
How many cases have been filed?+
More than 5,000 claims have been filed, and the litigation continues to grow.
What injuries are alleged?+
Claims commonly involve depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep disruption, self-harm, and suicidal ideation linked to compulsive use patterns.
Can parents file on behalf of minors?+
Yes. Parents and legal guardians generally bring claims for children under 18.
Does every teen who used social media qualify?+
No. Most cases require meaningful documented harm, causation evidence, and legal review of facts.
Is this a class action?+
Most claims are individual cases coordinated in MDL 3047 for pretrial proceedings.
What role did Frances Haugen play?+
Haugen released internal materials that increased scrutiny of whether platforms understood and downplayed youth mental health risks.
What did the Surgeon General say?+
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a youth mental health advisory emphasizing substantial concern around social media effects on adolescents.
How much does case review cost?+
Case evaluations are typically free and confidential.
How long do I have to file?+
Deadlines vary by state and facts. Prompt legal review is important to avoid statute-of-limitations issues.