Families Taking Action Against Social Media Platforms
Parents nationwide are stepping forward over growing concerns that social media platforms may contribute to addiction, anxiety, depression, and long-term psychological harm among children and teens.
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Why Some Families Are Concerned
Public reports and lawsuits have raised concerns that certain social media platform features may contribute to anxiety, depression, compulsive use, sleep disruption, self-harm exposure, and other mental health challenges among teens and young adults.
Features such as infinite scroll, push notifications, and algorithm-driven content have been discussed in claims involving prolonged engagement and youth mental health concerns.
Independent attorneys may review submitted information to determine whether follow-up may be appropriate.
Legal Criteria
See If Your Family Qualifies for Cash Compensation.
To qualify, you must be under 25 and have used social media before age 18. The following documented harms are recognized by the courts.
Severe depression or anxiety
Clinically diagnosed severe cases
Body dysmorphia
Related to body image or self-esteem
Suicide (attempted, completed, or ideation)
Including documented suicidal ideation
Eating disorders
Anorexia, bulimia, or other
Sexual abuse or exploitation
Nude pictures, grooming and physical abuse
Prescription Medication
For sleep disorders, drug overdose or mood conditions
Reported areas of concern discussed in public sources
- Depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns discussed in lawsuits and public reports
- Suicide ideation, suicide attempts, or self-harm referenced in some claims
- Body dysmorphia, eating disorders, anorexia, or bulimia discussed in public filings
- Sexual exploitation, grooming risks, or inadequate safety safeguards referenced in certain matters
- Compulsive use patterns associated with infinite scroll, notifications, and recommendation systems
- Academic decline, social isolation, or disruption to daily life reported in some cases
- Treatment history such as hospitalization, counseling, emergency care, or specialist visits
- Claims involving minors who began using social media before turning 18
Court Verdicts
$381M & Counting
In Recent Verdicts and Cases Against Social Media Companies
$375 Million
Santa Fe, New Mexico – March 24, 2026Meta was found liable for failing to protect children from predators and sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, the maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation under state consumer protection law.
$6 Million
Los Angeles, California – March 25, 2026A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent for designing addictive platforms that hooked a young girl starting at age six, awarding $3 million in compensatory and $3 million in punitive damages in the first-ever social media addiction trial verdict.
$4.5 Billion Sought
Canada (Ontario School Boards) – March 2025Canadian school boards' lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat is proceeding, seeking multi-billion-dollar compensation for classroom distractions and harms to student safety.
White Mountain Apache Tribe Lawsuit
Federal Court – January 2025The tribe sued TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube, alleging the platforms worsened a youth mental health crisis on tribal lands, citing suicide rates 3.5 to 4 times higher than the national average among tribal youth.
State of Utah v. Snap Inc.
Utah – June 30, 2025Utah sued Snapchat, alleging the app's design features are addictive, facilitate sexual exploitation of minors, and enable illegal drug sales, plus violations of the Utah Consumer Privacy Act.
State of Alabama v. TikTok
Montgomery County, Alabama – April 29, 2025Alabama's AG sued TikTok and ByteDance for “exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content, and lying about the safety of its platform,” citing algorithmic promotion of content encouraging depression, eating disorders, self-harm, drug use, and dangerous viral challenges.
It’s Not Your Fault.
It’s the Algorithm.
These apps aren’t just entertainment; they’re built using the same addictive “variable reward” technology found in slot machines, deliberately designed to keep your child scrolling. Leaked internal documents prove these companies knew their features were damaging young minds, but chose their bottom line over your child’s well-being.
Since 2010, the year social media captured a generation of children, adolescent mental health crises have exploded.
You decide what happens next
If you believe your situation may be relevant, you may choose to submit information for a confidential review. Submission is optional and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Independent attorneys may review your information and may contact you to discuss potential options.