Social Media Addiction Lawsuits: What You and Your Family Can Expect

This is a guide for parents, guardians, teens, and kids who are filing a social media addiction lawsuit. We want you and your family to feel comfortable and prepared about what we’ll talk about, how the process works, and what comes next.

Why are these lawsuits being filed?

Many families worry that apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat may be designed to keep young people scrolling longer, which can sometimes take a toll on their mental health.

These lawsuits claim that:

Social media companies created features that make it hard to stop scrolling;
These design choices may lead to problems including anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping;
Families and young people have experienced real harm as a result.

These are allegations, meaning that they are claims being brought forward in court. The court or the jury will ultimately decide the outcome.

No, participating in this lawsuit does not require you to absolutely stop using social media, and we are not trying to ban these apps either. All we want is for big tech companies like TikTok and Meta to take responsibility and make their platforms safer for kids and teens like you. That said, we are alleging that these platforms are addictive, and many families and teens we represent want to reduce their social media use.

What happens after a parent or guardian signs up?

Once a parent or guardian signs you up for the lawsuit, the next big step is a Client Interview. This is a conversation where we ask questions so we can put your case together.

Who participates in the interview?

Your parent or guardian
You (the teen or child) for certain questions
A trained member of our social media addiction lawsuit team

The parent portion of the call is often done separately from your portion of the call.

What we’ll talk about during the client interview

We talk to your parent or guardian first because they can tell us your information. Such as:

Education history
Living situation
Medical and mental health history
Insurance information

After that, we’ll ask you (the teen or child) questions that you may be able to better answer, such as:

Which apps you use or used in the past
How often you use these apps
Whether you’ve seen certain types of content
Whether you’ve experienced bullying, or other harmful interactions
How social media affects your mood, sleep, or daily life

What the interview is like:

It usually takes 1-2 hours , but we can split it into shorter sessions if you prefer.
You can take breaks at any time.
You can ask questions whenever you want.
If you don’t know an answer, it is completely okay to say so.
You can request that a parent stay with you or step out, depending on what feels comfortable.
You can ask for a different interviewer if needed.

What happens after the interview?

Once the interview is complete, our team will:

Review your information
Collect records (with your guardian’s permission)
Consult experts
Prepare legal filings
Communicate with the court and opposing parties

After that, we might have some follow-up questions here and there for you, but mainly our lawyers will be doing work for your case in the background!

Will my information be private?

Yes. The court has entered a protective order that keeps the information that we submit to the Defendants confidential, including your name (if you are under 18 years old). Additionally, your conversations with us are protected by attorney-client privilege. Our team and the court take any steps that we can to ensure your privacy.

Who will I be speaking with from your law firm?

You will speak with one of our experienced social media addiction lawsuit team members. You will also have the opportunity to speak with an attorney before filing your case. You can read more about the team below: