Nick Oberheiden of Oberheiden P.C. writes:
Social media harm is a significant concern for users of all ages. However, studies have identified particular mental health concerns among children and teens who use social media platforms, and social media companies are now facing social media addiction lawsuits across the country from families who are grappling with the effects of social media harm.
These lawsuits are important for a couple of reasons. First, if successful, they will ensure that companies like Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google (YouTube), ByteDance (TikTok), and Snap (Snapchat) are held accountable for developing and promoting high-risk online social media platforms. Second, they provide families of young users affected by social media harm the opportunity to recover just compensation. This includes not only compensation for the direct out-of-pocket costs they incur, but compensation for the psychological effects their children experience due to their social media use as well.
Read more at The National Law Review.