US EditionAlabama Attorney General announces lawsuit against TikTok, ByteDance Inc.
- On April 29, 2025, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its owner ByteDance in Montgomery County Circuit Court.
- The lawsuit arose from concerns that TikTok exploits children by using an addictive algorithm that targets minors and exposes them to harmful content and ineffective safety controls.
- The complaint alleges over one-third of TikTok's daily U.S. Users are age 14 or younger and accuses the platform of promoting depression, self-harm, dangerous challenges, and circumventing Kids Mode.
- Marshall criticized the platform for intentionally creating addictive content targeting children and prioritizing financial gain over the mental well-being of a whole generation, while also accusing TikTok of espionage by collecting sensitive data from Americans.
- The state seeks civil penalties, compensatory and punitive damages, and injunctive relief to stop TikTok’s deceptive practices and protect Alabama’s youth from ongoing harm.
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'Families deserve the truth': Alabama AG Steve Marshall sues TikTok over 'deceptive' youth safety claims
The lawsuit, announced by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Tuesday, accuses the companies of "fueling a mental health crisis among Alabama’s youth."
Alabama sues TikTok: ByteDance allegedly targeted minors, fueled mental health crisis, Marshall says
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sued TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, for allegedly lying about how safe the app is for minors, his office announced Tuesday.“Today we join concerned parents across our state to stand up for Alabama’s children,” Marshall said.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announces state lawsuit against TikTok, ByteDance
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the state has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company Bytdance for, “lying about the safety of its company.”
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WDHNAlabama Attorney General announces lawsuit against TikTok, ByteDance Inc.
ALABAMA (WHNT) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that the State has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and ByteDance Inc. The lawsuit claims the platform is exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content and lying about the safety of its platform. The lawsuit, filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court, seeks to hold TikTok accountable for fueling a mental health crisis among Alabama’s youth. “Today, we join concerned…
Alabama Attorney General sues TikTok
On Tuesday, April 29, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the State of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok for exploiting children. Marshall filed the lawsuit with Montgomery County Circuit Court against TikTok Inc., and ByteDance Inc., in an effort to “hold TikTok accountable” for what Marshall says is fueling a mental health crisis among Alabama youth.
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