TikTok and Snapchat Reaches a Settlement Ahead of a Social Media Addiction Trial: What This Means for Your Case 

At 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 of social media companies being held accountable for their harm.  

What The TikTok and Snapchat Settlements Mean for Other Families 

Although these settlements apply to only one family, they support the broader effort to seek compensation for families harmed by social media algorithms.  

TikTok’s and Snapchat’s decision to settle before trial highlights the immense financial and reputational risks these companies face from lawsuits filed by families like yours. This helps guide our legal team as we work to win cases for our clients. 

What Happens Next 

This important trial is still currently scheduled to move forward on January 27, 2026, as the other social media companies—Meta and YouTube—have not settled.  

The results of this trial will inform our legal strategy and support our efforts to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.