Social Media Addiction Lawsuits for School Districts
Over 1,200 school districts have filed social media addiction lawsuits against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube. A federal court has consolidated these lawsuits together with hundreds of lawsuits filed by state governments, tribes, and families.
Gibbs Mura attorneys serve in leadership roles advancing claims against TikTok and preparing school districts for trial.
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What Are The School District Social Media Addiction Lawsuits About?
Similar to the lawsuits filed by families and young adults, these lawsuits allege companies designed their apps to be addictive. They seek compensation for being forced to devote enormous resources to supporting students experiencing mental health and educational harms allegedly caused by social media addiction.
Do I or My Child Have a Social Media Addiction Claim Against TikTok or Instagram?
In addition to school districts, Gibbs Mura also represents hundreds of families fighting to hold social media companies accountable. Visit our Social Media Addiction Lawsuits for Child and Teen Harm page to contact our team.
Latest News About The School District Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
A Kentucky school district known as Breathitt County Schools, the first school district that was set to go to trial, reached a settlement with Meta, YouTube, Snap and TikTok on May 21, 2026.
Gibbs Mura Leadership in the School District Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Gibbs Mura partners Andre Mura and Michael Weinkowitz have been appointed by the court to the multidistrict litigation’s Plaintiff Leadership Committee, and are Co-Chairs of the TikTok Liability Team.
Gibbs Mura partner Michael Weinkowitz has additionally been appointed Co-Chair of the School District Committee.
Hanne represents consumers in class action and complex litigation, with particular focuses on unfair business practices, products liability, constitutional issues, and privacy law.
Hanne represents consumers in class action and complex litigation, with particular focuses on unfair business practices, products liability, constitutional issues, and privacy law.
