US Edition‘Massive Legal Siege’ Against Social Media Companies Looms
- Thousands of plaintiffs are bringing complaints against Snap Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., ByteDance Ltd., and Alphabet Inc. alleging that these companies have caused mental health issues in users, including anxiety and depression.
- Matthew Bergman from the Social Media Victims Law Center argues that the lawsuits are similar to tobacco litigation, targeting corporations profiting off vulnerable youth through addictive designs.
- The first trial is set to begin in Los Angeles in January 2026, possibly resulting in multibillion-dollar settlements and changing the way minors use social media.
- If the lawsuits succeed, they could significantly impact minors' interactions with social media.
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‘Massive legal siege’ against social media companies looms
By Olivia Carville, Bloomberg News Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to land in U.S. courtrooms, threatening the future of the biggest social media companies. The blizzard of paperwork is a byproduct of two consolidated lawsuits accusing Snap Inc.’s Snapchat; Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram; ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok; and Alphabet In…
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'Massive legal siege' against social media companies looms
By Olivia Carville Bloomberg News Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post 'Massive legal siege' against social media companies looms appeared first on The Examiner.
'Massive legal siege' against social media firms looms
Several leading social media giants, including Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, are embroiled in high-stakes legal battles. Lawsuits claim these platforms intentionally hook young users, resulting in alarming mental health challenges. With initial court proceedings on the horizon, we could witness transformative settlements that redefine youth interactions with social media, marking a pivotal moment in digital history.
‘Massive Legal Siege’ Against Social Media Companies Looms
Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to land in US courtrooms, threatening the future of the biggest social media companies.
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