Over 2,300 legal claims have been filed against Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat. A free, confidential screening takes 2 minutes.
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Families across the country allege that social media companies deliberately designed addictive features targeting children, causing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm.
Consolidated in MDL 3047 before the Northern District of California. An additional 1,600+ personal injury plaintiffs are consolidated in California state court (JCCP 5255). Case filings grew approximately 125% in 2025 (MDL docket data).
The first bellwether trial opened in LA Superior Court in January 2026. Opening statements began February 9. Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified February 11. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been ordered by the court to testify in person. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be called.
More than 40 state attorneys general have filed actions against Meta. Twenty states enacted new child social media safety laws in 2025.
Named Defendants
Five platforms operated by four companies are named as defendants. Two companies resolved the first bellwether case on confidential terms before trial.
Qualification Criteria
Claims are evaluated based on criteria established in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL 3047). A viable claim requires all four factors:
Your child used Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, or YouTube regularly before age 18
Your child has been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or body dysmorphia
Symptoms began or worsened after regular social media use started
A parent or guardian is filing on behalf of the minor or young adult
Claims may seek compensation for medical expenses, therapy costs, lost educational opportunities, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Statutes of limitations vary by state. Consult an attorney promptly.
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Key procedural milestones, sourced from court records and reporting:
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