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What is the status of the Social Media Addiction Lawsuit?
As of today, our legal team represents over 400 families nationwide in the Social Media Addiction Lawsuit.
In a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for harm caused by their platforms and awarded $6 million in damages. This first-of-its-kind verdict may potentially push social media companies to make changes to their practices and to consider compensating other victims.
Parents nationwide are watching closely, hopeful that this decision will bring answers and hold these companies accountable for their role in harming children’s mental health.
Latest Social Media Addiction Lawsuit News
- Social Media Addiction Jury Verdict: Meta and YouTube Liable on all Counts, Plaintiff Awarded $6 MillionThe first Social Media Addiction Trial has come to a close and the verdict is in: Why This Verdict Matters KGM’s trial was the first of many cases, selected by the court to… Read more »
- After Closing Arguments at Social Media Addiction Trial, Jury Verdict Expected SoonClosing arguments in the first social media addiction trial took place yesterday. According to Associated Press, lawyers from both sides made their final arguments to the jury. The plaintiff’s lawyer argued that: “When… Read more »
- Social Media Addiction Trial Update: “Addiction” Became a “Dirty Word” at MetaThe first Social Media Addiction Lawsuit trial is currently underway in Los Angeles. The evidence presented in this trial may influence related lawsuits from other families. According to legal news outlet Law360, these… Read more »
- Breaking: Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in the First Social Media Addiction Trial Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was called to testify at a major social media addiction trial on Wednesday, February 18th. Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony uncovered that Meta’s internal documents on child safety did not match… Read more »
- “Social Media On Trial” Podcast Episode by New York Times’ The DailyIn light of the recent landmark social media addiction trials, The New York Times’ podcast “The Daily” has released an episode breaking down the different kinds of litigation happening against major social media… Read more »
- TikTok and Snapchat Reaches a Settlement Ahead of a Social Media Addiction Trial: What This Means for Your CaseAt the end of January 2026, lawyers announced a settlement in two sisters’ lawsuits against Snapchat and TikTok just days before one sister’s case was scheduled for trial. This trial will focus on how social media platforms allegedly addict kids and teens and cause mental health harm. While these settlements apply to only one family, it signals the beginning… Read more »
- Gibbs Law Group Is Suing TikTok And Other Apps On Behalf Of Harmed Children And FamiliesLawsuits Allege Social Media Apps are Causing Depression, Anxiety and Other Health Injuries in Children and Teenagers OAKLAND, CA- Gibbs Law Group represents children and their families in lawsuits alleging that they have… Read more »
Additional Social Media Addiction Lawsuit News
Social media platforms argued they were immune from certain legal claims and tried to have the lawsuits dismissed. Our firm helped to successfully oppose those efforts, and both federal and state judges agreed, allowing the cases to move forward. These legal victories were featured in BBC, Bloomberg Law, Reuters, The Verge, and more.
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About the Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Learn more about the lawsuit on our main Social Media Addiction Lawsuit page.