About the Instagram Addiction Lawsuits : Injuries to Children and Teens
Instagram addiction lawsuits allege Meta intentionally engineered addictive algorithms at the expense of children’s mental health.
In March, a jury awarded $6 million to a young woman harmed by Instagram and YouTube–the first case that went to trial.
We represent over 500 families nationwide. Our attorneys Andre Mura, Michael Weinkowitz, and Steve Lopez have been court appointed to the leadership teams overseeing thousands of social media addiction lawsuits. Some cases set for trial have already settled. Time may be limited to file your Instagram lawsuit.
Speak to our experienced social media addiction lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation to see if your family qualifies for financial compensation.
These lawsuits seek compensation for conditions linked to excessive use, including:
Self-harm
Depression
Suicidal Ideation
Anxiety
Body Dysmorphia
Eating Disorders
Suicide
Gibbs Mura, A Law Group, represents more than 500 families whose children were harmed by social media. Our trauma-informed lawyers help parents protect their children and navigate the legal process.
Learn the Facts
What impact does Instagram have on children and young adults?
Meta’s own internal research – leaked by whistleblower Frances Haugen – shows that they have known since 2018 that Instagram harms teens.
Instagram makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 teen girls. They know it.
Frances Haugen, Meta Whistleblower
Meta’s research found that young girls who spend over an hour a day on Instagram are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
About 1 in 8 teens use Instagram almost constantly.
Pew Research Center report (Aug. 2022)
Additionally, Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics found that increased use of social media, particularly Instagram, was associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety among young people.
If you or your child experienced any of these illnesses or symptoms, we may be able to represent you in an Instagram lawsuit seeking to recover compensation that can help with therapy, hospitalizations, and medical bills. If your child died by suicide, you may be eligible to file a legal claim for wrongful death.
Gibbs Mura is trailblazing the fight to hold Instagram accountable for the harm they have caused.
Instagram and other social media platforms claimed that they were immune from certain legal claims and argued that these lawsuits should be dismissed, but our law firm successfully argued that the lawsuits should be allowed to move forward. The federal and state court judges overseeing the case agreed, allowing the lawsuits to move forward.
Latest News on Instagram Addiction Lawsuit
In March 2026, a Los Angeles jury found Meta liable for negligent design that contributed to a young woman’s social media addiction and resulting harm, awarding $6 million in damages form Meta as well as YouTube. This was the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta. A Kentucky school district also reached a settlement with Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube shortly before trial.
If you believe you or your child has been harmed by Instagram addiction, our firm is here to help. Our experienced attorneys are committed to advocating for the rights of individuals and families affected by Instagram addiction.
Discussing your or your child’s physical and mental health can be incredibly tough. Contact our trauma-informed legal team to confidentially discuss the best options for you and your family. Consultation calls are entirely free and confidential.
Are these individual lawsuits or Instagram class action lawsuits?
The Instagram addiction lawsuits are not part of a class action lawsuit but are a group of individually filed cases known as a mass tort lawsuit. These are individual cases that share a common issue: individuals suffering injuries and harms from Instagram. Each person allegedly harmed by Instagram files their own individual case, but many victims share similar claims against the company.
Young adults who were harmed by Instagram are filing cases against the company.
Parents are also making their voices heard by joining the Instagram lawsuits.
You may be able to hold Instagram accountable as well.
In fact, parents recognize that it’s not their fault or their child’s fault, that they’re not alone, and that they can do something to hold Instagram accountable. They are seeking justice trying to ensure that no child is harmed again.
Steve litigates a wide range of complex cases, from environmental mass torts to consumer class actions. He has secured over $1 billion for his clients.
Amelia plays a crucial role on case teams representing survivors of sexual assault and parents whose children have suffered from social media addiction.
