Snap settles with two teens in social media addiction case

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 17:35 · Updated 17:55

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Snap reached a settlement during a Los Angeles trial over two teenagers’ claims that its platform’s design contributed to compulsive use and mental health problems. The teens had already settled with Meta, TikTok and YouTube; the settlement means Snap’s planned first trial in the broader litigation will not proceed.

Snap settled during a Los Angeles state-court trial brought by two teenagers who alleged that platform features contributed to compulsive use and mental health problems.
The plaintiffs had previously settled with Meta, TikTok and YouTube; Snap’s case had been set to be its first trial in the broader litigation.
The companies deny designing their platforms to addict young people and say they have taken steps to make their apps safe.

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Key facts

Settlement: Snap settled during the trial; settlement terms are not stated in the supplied reports.
Plaintiffs: S.J., 16, is from Illinois; K.D.B., 18, is from Mississippi.
Prior settlements: The plaintiffs had previously settled with Meta, TikTok and Alphabet’s YouTube.
Earlier trial outcome: A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent and awarded a young woman $6 million in damages in March.
Broader litigation: The reports describe thousands of lawsuits in federal and state courts over alleged harm to young people.