MDL Track
MDL 3047
N.D. Cal.
Social media adolescent addiction/personal injury
2,407 pending
Consumer Tech · litigation over youth mental-health harms, addictive design, and platform safety practices
Defendant
Meta Platforms, Inc.
MDL / Track
MDL 3047
N.D. Cal.
Judge
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
Plaintiffs
2,172 pending
Bellwether / Trial
Settlement Status
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Case overview
The Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 3047 (N.D. Cal., Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers), is advancing toward trial with three test cases scheduled for early 2026, including Rodriguez v. Meta, following the court's denial of most Section 230-based dismissal motions. The consolidated docket now encompasses nearly 4,000 personal injury actions, over 1,000 school districts, and approximately three-quarters of U.S. states, with defendants Meta, Snap, ByteDance, and Alphabet having produced more than six million documents during completed discovery.
Causation Theory
Plaintiffs allege defendants' algorithmic recommendation systems—designed to maximize engagement through variable reward mechanisms, infinite scroll, and personalized content delivery—exploit adolescent neurodevelopmental vulnerability to dopamine feedback, producing compulsive use patterns clinically resembling behavioral addiction. The master complaint cites internal Meta research, including studies referenced in the 2021 Facebook Papers disclosures, linking platform design to increased rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and eating disorders among minor users, with specific mechanisms including social comparison triggers and sleep disruption from nighttime engagement.
Case Management Orders
Litigation status
The Social Media Adolescent Addiction MDL (MDL 3047) before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the Northern District of California has surpassed 2,100 active cases, with 2,172 federal cases pending as of November 2025. A newly filed class action, Tolbert v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al., Case No. 4:26-cv-02005, was assigned to Judge Gonzalez Rogers on March 9, 2026, and will proceed alongside the MDL. The California JCCP before Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl in Los Angeles Superior Court held its first bellwether trial beginning November 19, 2025, with additional trials scheduled for March 9, 2026 and May 11, 2026.
MDL Track
MDL 3047
N.D. Cal.
Social media adolescent addiction/personal injury
2,407 pending
State Court Activity
California JCCP 5255 active before Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl with bellwether trials underway; 29 state attorneys general sought consolidation of claims into MDL trial (November 2025)
MDL 3047 Leadership
Plaintiff Leadership
Co-Lead Counsel
Steering Committee Chair
Liaison Counsel
Local Government Entities Subcommittee
Defense Leadership
Liaison Counsel
Geographic exposure
MDL 3047 consolidates hundreds of actions; school district claims span 19 states per SD-FAC (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, plus additional states); personal injury plaintiffs include minors nationwide
MDL 3047 (4:22-md-3047-YGR, N.D. Cal., Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers) — personal injury claims consolidated in Oakland; school district negligence claims survive motion to dismiss per Oct. 6, 2024 order (Dkt. No. 601)
School district negligence/public nuisance claims under state law in MDL 3047; part of 19-state school district consolidated complaint (SD-FAC, Dkt. No. 729, filed Dec. 19, 2023; amended March 27, 2024)
School district claims in MDL 3047 under state negligence/public nuisance law; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
School district plaintiffs in MDL 3047; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
School district claims in MDL 3047; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
School district claims in MDL 3047; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
School district claims added to MDL 3047 post-motion; Restatement (Second) of Torts §§ 821B-821C public nuisance theory; not in SD-FAC at time of Dkt. No. 601 motion
School district claims in MDL 3047; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
School district claims in MDL 3047; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
School district claims in MDL 3047; one of 19 states in SD-FAC
Key defendants
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Role: Platform Operator
Core defendant in MDL 3047. Section 230 and First Amendment defenses partially rejected Nov. 2023; products liability and negligence claims survive. Faces parallel school district and state AG actions.
Snap, Inc.
Role: Platform Operator
Named in MDL 3047 personal injury and school district master complaints. Same Section 230 exposure as co-defendants; no unique dismissal rulings noted in search results.
Alphabet, Inc.
Role: Platform Operator
YouTube parent. Active in MDL 3047 and California JCCP 5255. Motion to strike third-party misconduct allegations partially granted July 2024, but negligence claim survives.
ByteDance, Inc.
Role: Platform Operator
TikTok parent. Defendant in MDL 3047 personal injury and school district actions. Same Section 230 exposure as co-defendants; no unique dismissal rulings noted.
| Defendant | Role | Intelligence Note |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | Platform Operator | Core defendant in MDL 3047. Section 230 and First Amendment defenses partially rejected Nov. 2023; products liability and negligence claims survive. Faces parallel school district and state AG actions. |
| Snap, Inc. | Platform Operator | Named in MDL 3047 personal injury and school district master complaints. Same Section 230 exposure as co-defendants; no unique dismissal rulings noted in search results. |
| Alphabet, Inc. | Platform Operator | YouTube parent. Active in MDL 3047 and California JCCP 5255. Motion to strike third-party misconduct allegations partially granted July 2024, but negligence claim survives. |
| ByteDance, Inc. | Platform Operator | TikTok parent. Defendant in MDL 3047 personal injury and school district actions. Same Section 230 exposure as co-defendants; no unique dismissal rulings noted. |
Timeline
First Bellwether Trial Begins in California
Landmark trial commenced in Los Angeles Superior Court (JCCP) with plaintiff KGM, a 20-year-old woman alleging Instagram use caused depression and suicidal thoughts. Dr. Anna Lembke testified on platform design features engineered for addiction. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri testified for defense. TikTok and Snap had previously reached settlements.
MDL Reaches 974 Pending Cases
MDL 3047 docket grows to 974 pending cases as of January 3, 2025, up from 815 in December 2024 and 620 in November 2024.
Judge Rogers Expands Litigation Scope
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued ruling allowing lawsuits against Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap to proceed beyond Section 230 limitations in MDL 3047.
Meta Must Face State AG Lawsuits
Judge Rogers ruled Meta must continue facing addiction lawsuits from over 30 U.S. states alleging platforms harm children through addictive algorithms. Section 230 shielded some claims but most survived dismissal.
Meta Motion to Dismiss State Claims Denied
Judge Rogers denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims by over 30 states based on Section 230 arguments in MDL 3047.
Section 230 Challenge Rejected in MDL
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denied defendants' joint motion to dismiss, ordering Meta and other social media companies to face negligence claims in MDL 3047. Rejected argument that Section 230 and First Amendment barred claims.
33 State AGs File Joint Lawsuit
Coalition of 33 state attorneys general filed joint social media addiction lawsuit against major platforms.
MDL 3047 Formed in N.D. Cal.
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation granted motion to transfer, consolidating approximately 28 federal cases into MDL 3047 (In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Liability) before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Northern District of California. Nearly 600 cases ultimately consolidated.
Statute of limitations
MDL 3047 (N.D. Cal., Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers) now exceeds 2,400 cases as of March 2026. First bellwether trial set October 25, 2025; California state court trial commenced February 2026. Federal preemption arguments rejected in November 2025 N.D. Cal. ruling—state law claims proceed. Tolbert v. Meta class action filed March 9, 2026 (N.D. Cal., Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers) does not affect individual SOL analysis.
California
2 years from injury
Rule: Personal injury SOL per Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Discovery: Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 2-year window per § 352(a)
First state court trial underway February 2026, Los Angeles Superior Court; MDL 3047 bellwether October 25, 2025. Heavy filing volume—screen minors with pre-2024 harms immediately.
⚠Massachusetts
3 years from discovery
Rule: Discovery rule applies to social media torts per SJC ruling September 4, 2024; claims accrue when plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known of harm
Discovery: Highly fact-specific inquiry into 'totality of circumstances' including distribution, searchability, accessibility of posts; widely circulated public posts may defeat discovery rule
SJC decision establishes novel framework for social media accrual. Cases with 2013-2015 conduct and 2021 filing now viable. Screen older harms aggressively.
New York
3 years from injury
Rule: N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5); products liability and negligence claims accrue at injury
Large plaintiff pool; minor tolling until age 18 plus 3 years. No state-specific social media precedent in search results—assess discovery arguments case-by-case.
Texas
2 years from injury
Rule: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003
Minor tolling: 2 years from age 18. No state social media-specific rulings in search results. Early MDL opt-outs may file here—coordinate with MDL 3047 stay considerations.
Florida
4 years from injury
Rule: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)
Extended SOL favorable for older harms. No social media-specific precedent in search results.
Pennsylvania
2 years from injury
Rule: 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524
Minor tolling until age 20. School district institutional claims emerging—separate public entity SOL considerations under § 5522 (6 months notice, 2 years suit).
| State | SOL | Rule | Discovery Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2 years from injury | Personal injury SOL per Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 | Minor tolling: SOL tolled until age 18, then 2-year window per § 352(a) | First state court trial underway February 2026, Los Angeles Superior Court; MDL 3047 bellwether October 25, 2025. Heavy filing volume—screen minors with pre-2024 harms immediately. |
| ⚠Massachusetts | 3 years from discovery | Discovery rule applies to social media torts per SJC ruling September 4, 2024; claims accrue when plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known of harm | Highly fact-specific inquiry into 'totality of circumstances' including distribution, searchability, accessibility of posts; widely circulated public posts may defeat discovery rule | SJC decision establishes novel framework for social media accrual. Cases with 2013-2015 conduct and 2021 filing now viable. Screen older harms aggressively. |
| New York | 3 years from injury | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5); products liability and negligence claims accrue at injury | — | Large plaintiff pool; minor tolling until age 18 plus 3 years. No state-specific social media precedent in search results—assess discovery arguments case-by-case. |
| Texas | 2 years from injury | Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 | — | Minor tolling: 2 years from age 18. No state social media-specific rulings in search results. Early MDL opt-outs may file here—coordinate with MDL 3047 stay considerations. |
| Florida | 4 years from injury | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a) | — | Extended SOL favorable for older harms. No social media-specific precedent in search results. |
| Pennsylvania | 2 years from injury | 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524 | — | Minor tolling until age 20. School district institutional claims emerging—separate public entity SOL considerations under § 5522 (6 months notice, 2 years suit). |
Live intelligence
AI litigation brief
Social Media Harm remains late-stage / bellwethers scheduled with 822 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
The Social Media Adolescent Addiction MDL (MDL 3047) before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the Northern District of California has surpassed 2,100 active cases, with 2,172 federal cases pending as of November 2025. A newly filed class action, Tolbert v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al., Case No. 4:26-cv-02005, was assigned to Judge Gonzalez Rogers on March 9, 2026, and will proceed alongside the MDL. The California JCCP before Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl in Los Angeles Superior Court held its first bellwether trial beginning November 19, 2025, with additional trials scheduled for March 9, 2026 and May 11, 2026.
Key developments
Trajectory
Court filings and press coverage are both active in MDL 3047, pointing to sustained litigation pressure rather than a one-off headline cycle. 7 live sources are contributing current context.
Editorial intelligence
MDL 3047 should stay on the lead docket watch because it is the primary consolidation vehicle for Social Media.
Generated Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
822 events detected
Google News (589)
Molly Russell: Head of online safety charity warns against social media ban - BBC
UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think? - The Guardian
Mother of ChatGPT Victim Sues OpenAI–Chatbot Prioritized Engagement Over Addressing Suicide Threats - Social Media Victims Law Center
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps - The Guardian
The earlier preteens are on social media, the more likely they may be to use substances - CNN
Online harms bill isn’t the last word on child social media safety, says Miller - The Logic
ANALYSIS: Why Social Media Litigation Will Change the Game - Bloomberg Law News
Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use - SMH.com.au
Court Upholds Historic $6M Verdict Against Meta and Google for Social Media Harm to Children - Social Media Victims Law Center
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend - LiveNOW from FOX
Canada’s social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament - The Guardian
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children - TechCrunch
Social media addiction trial underway - The Etownian
UK set to ban under-16s from social media, livestreaming, disappearing messages - politico.eu
A kids’ social-media ban would be a bad parting gift from Keir Starmer - The Economist
Trump Shrugs Off Surging Inflation, and Why a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban Is Floundering - The New York Times
Social media platforms, app stores at odds over who should enforce social media bans - Yahoo! Finance Canada
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch - BBC
Victory: Pittsville School District Admits Parent’s Social Media Post Was Protected Speech, Settles First Amendment Dispute - Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
USA: Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube to pay USD27m to settle first federal social media addiction test case - Business and Human Rights Centre
Google and Meta lose bid to dismiss youth social media addiction lawsuit - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16 - Al Jazeera
3 children's deaths tied to Benadryl overdoses amid social media challenge - ABC7 Chicago
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort - AP News
Feds introduce legislation to restrict social media for minors, but with exemptions - National Post
Canada Proposes Social-Media Ban for Children Under 16 - WSJ
Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16 - CBC
Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms - BBC
Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16 - The New York Times
Los Angeles Judge Upholds Novel $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict - Law.com
Canada’s teen social media ban comes with a Big Tech off-ramp - Politico
NC Senate votes on teen social media, ban but shoots down proposals on AI, privacy - WRAL
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16 - Reuters
Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids? - The New York Times
Bruce MacKinnon: Social media ban plan could be leaky - PNI Atlantic News
Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here? - The New York Times
Carney government makes long-awaited move to restrict social media access for children - Toronto Star
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots - Reuters
Lawsuits Claiming Social Media Is 'Addictive' Gain Momentum - MedPage Today
Google and Meta denied new trial in social media addiction lawsuit - The American Bazaar
Judge rejects Meta and Google’s new trial bid in youth social media addiction case - The Independent
Meta and Google denied new trial in youth addiction lawsuit - qz.com
Meta, Google lose bid for new trial in social media addiction case (META:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha
Meta and Google's bid for a new trial in youth social media addiction case was rejected - qz.com
Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction case - Reuters
Meta and Google denied new trial after landmark verdict in youth social media addiction case - New York Post
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Meta and YouTube Move to Toss $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict, New Dupixent MDL Sent to New Jersey - Law.com
Dutch foundation starts mass claim against Snapchat over “addictive design” - NL Times
Parents in the UK: how do you feel about the potential under-16s social media ban? - The Guardian
A well-intentioned California social media bill is unconstitutional | Opinion - Sacramento Bee
Liberals set to introduce bill banning social media for kids under 16 - Global News
UK expected to ban social media for kids under 16 - Fox News
Everything You Wanted to Know About a Kids' Social Media Ban (But Were Rightly Afraid to Ask): A FAQ on Age Verification and Mandated ID for Everyone - Michael Geist -
'Addictive' social media ban for some teens advances in another NC lawmaker committee - WRAL
The countries implementing social media bans for children, as Canada joins a growing list - National Post
NC lawmakers advance social media ban bill - CBS17.com
Bucks County DA expands lawsuit against social media platforms to include Roblox, Discord and X - WGAL
White House says UK should not ban social media for kids under 16 - The Hill
Doctors warn parents of resurfacing social media challenge involving Benadryl - NBC Connecticut
Opinion: A social media ban does not solve the real problem festering in our society - The Globe and Mail
Social media ban for children cannot be allowed to fail - The Times
Ottawa's soon-to-be introduced digital safety bill poised to include a social media ban - CBC
Opinion: Ban social media for young people? Good luck with that - The Globe and Mail
How and Why to Fight Back Against Social Media Bans - Electronic Frontier Foundation
Ottawa's bill regulating social media, AI expected to include some age restrictions - CBC
UK’s Starmer to Announce Under-16s Social Media Ban Within Days - Bloomberg.com
UK set to defy Trump with social media ban for under-16s - the-independent.com
UK set to defy Trump with social media ban for under-16s - The Independent
Apple Expands Child Safety Tools as Social Media Bans Grow - Bloomberg.com
Dutch to ban child influencers from social media - The Telegraph
White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s - The Guardian
White House warns UK against ban on social media for under-16s - the-independent.com
White House warns UK against ban on social media for under-16s - The Independent
'Addictive' social media ban for some teens heads to another NC lawmaker committee - WRAL
New Apple child safety features 'part inspired' by Australia social media ban - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Trump administration warns Keir Starmer against imposing social media ban on millions of Britons - GB News
How to Know If You Qualify for a Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - Popdust
Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people? - The Guardian
The real reason Keir Starmer is cracking down on social media - The Spectator
Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns - The Guardian
Bucks County DA adds gamping app Roblox to social media lawsuit - CBS News
UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s - Reuters
White House tells PM not to ban social media for children - The Telegraph
Bucks County adds X, Roblox to lawsuit targeting social media giants - PhillyBurbs
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan adds Roblox, Discord, X to lawsuit against social media companies - 6abc Philadelphia
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan targets Roblox, Discord, X in child safety lawsuit against social media companies - 6abc Philadelphia
Online harms bill to include social media ban for children under 16: source - Global News
Bucks County DA sues X, Roblox, other social media companies, alleges they fail to protect kids from exploitation - WFMZ.com
Bucks County DA Expands Federal Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants - Bucks County (.gov)
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access - Reuters
Ottawa planning social media ban for users under 16 - The Globe and Mail
Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16 - The Globe and Mail
Ottawa planning social media ban for children under 16, source says - The Globe and Mail
Carney government to ban social media for kids younger than 16, but will allow exemptions - Yahoo News Canada
Under-16s social media ban: Sir Keir Starmer set to unveil plans in days - NationalWorld
Social media ban latest: Starmer urged to go ‘much further’ over tech firm dealine - the-independent.com
Meta to take legal action against Israeli spyware firm NSO, foils phishing attacks - Reuters
Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children - BBC
Social media ban latest: Starmer delivers ultimatum to tech companies - the-independent.com
View / Politicians couldn’t keep kids off social media. They’ll try again with AI. - Semafor
How would Starmer’s social media ban for under-16s work in the UK? - The Independent
Factbox-From Australia to Europe, Countries Move to Curb Children's Social Media Access - U.S. News & World Report
Starmer ‘set to announce under-16s social media ban’ - the-independent.com
Starmer ‘set to announce under-16s social media ban’ - The Independent
Starmer poised to ban children from social media - The Telegraph
INTERVIEW: Australia sees EU following its lead on social media age limits - Euractiv
Can you tax social media? Illinois faces legal questions over proposed law - Straight Arrow News - SAN - Unbiased. Straight Facts.
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children - Radio Monmouth, IL
Social media ban for under 16s will not include YouTube kids - The Sun
Banning social media in UK for all under-16s won't be easy, experts confirm — but will VPNs be ditched? - GB News
Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech's grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns - CNBC
Social media platforms face growing number of school-based plaintiffs alleging harm to students - The Heartlander
Parents force Starmer into embracing social media ban - Financial Times
‘A critical moment’: US Supreme Court lets Vermont continue suit claiming Meta hid harms to youth - Valley News
Social media lawsuit - LAist
Meta, YouTube Move to Toss $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict - Law.com
A Mother’s Voice at Meta’s Shareholders Meeting: Selena Rodriguez’s Story - Social Media Victims Law Center
Youth social media bans rest on studies that never tested children - Earth.com
Meghan shares new photos of daughter, amid criticism of her social media stance - The New Daily
Meghan shares pics of Lilibet, amid criticism of social media stance - The New Daily
Illinois Bill Limits How Social Media Companies Can Target Feeds to Children - thexradio.com
‘We’ve moved at least 10 times’: The drastic measures parents are taking to keep their kids off screens - the-independent.com
Be nosy. It may save your child from social media addiction - Pensacola News Journal
‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School - The New York Times
Meta settles social media addiction case with Breathitt County School District - pmg-ky1.com
Chico woman wins landmark lawsuit against Meta and YouTube for childhood harm - Action News Now
North Carolina youth social media ban clears additional hurdle as it heads toward Senate vote - Quad City Herald
Meghan Markle defends social media exposure of her children: 'Far from contradictory!' - GB News
Malaysia's social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate - DW
Meghan Markle Addresses Critics of Her Sharing Pictures of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Social Media - instyle.com
Japan to consider stronger age limits for social media - TechRadar
'I'd Prefer My Kids Smoking': Danish PM's Viral Social Media Warning Splits The Internet - News18
Would rather let kids smoke than use social media: Danish PM's remark sparks row - India Today
Malaysia: Social media ban for minors sparks privacy debate - DW.com
Social media giants paid US$27 million school lawsuit settlement - The Star
Local experts point to social media for rise in mental health issues - MyWabashValley.com
Japan eyes stricter social media age checks to protect young people - Japan Today
Opinion | I lost my child to social media. Kids over Clicks can protect Michigan families - Bridge Michigan
Meta Increases Social Media Safety Restrictions for Minors as Legal Backlash Intensifies - Gizmodo
How Parents See Students’ Social Media Habits: Why it Matters for Educators - Education Week
How Lawsuits Alleging Social Media Harms Threaten Big Tech - Bloomberg.com
Why Tacoma Public Schools could sue over TikTok, Instagram and other social media - Tacoma News Tribune
Could Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban expose children to new online risks? - South China Morning Post
EWCTC joins local districts in social media lawsuit - The Latrobe Bulletin
NC lawmakers weigh social media restrictions for teens under 16 - WRAL
Skokie teacher withdraws lawsuit accusing local parent of defamatory social media posts, letter - therecordnorthshore.org
London mayor backs social media ban for under-16s - BBC
Pensacola law firm hosts social media education town hall for parents - WEAR-TV
Social media firms agree to US$27mil payout in US school lawsuit - Free Malaysia Today
Social media giants paid $27 m in US school lawsuit settlement - Jamaica Observer
Sadiq Khan to back social media ban for under-16s after Starmer promised ‘game-changer’ action - The Independent
Pensacola law firm hosting social media education town hall for parents - WEAR-TV
WKYT Investigates: Breathitt County schools to receive $27 million settlement from social media companies - WKYT
Social media companies to pay $27M to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit - Maryland Daily Record
What do Britons think are the biggest harms of social media for children – in their own words - YouGov
Malaysia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Carries Fines Up To $2.5 Million - Engadget
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case - LiveNOW from FOX
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Malaysia bans children under 16 from using social media - Fortune
No Instagram, no TikTok till 16: Malaysia bans social media accounts for teens - The Times of India
Social Media Giants to Pay $27 Million in School Suit Accord - Claims Journal
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle school lawsuit - businessinsurance.com
‘Would rather have kids smoke than stay on social media’: Danish PM’s remark goes viral, sparking debate - WION
Kentucky School District Reaches $27 Million Social Media Settlement - The Legal Examiner
SC wants teens off their screens. Ban on autoplay videos in new social media law - The State
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 - NBC News
Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain - AP News
'Something wrong with us': Denmark PM says she'd rather let children smoke than use social media - Moneycontrol.com
Bill would ban social media for kids under 16 - KALW
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 - WSB-TV
Malaysia bars under-16s from social media as new rules come into force - South China Morning Post
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 - 10TV
Malaysia’s under-16 social media rule starts today: What parents need to know - Malay Mail
Social media ban could stop strangers from preying on children, says minister - thetimes.com
Social media ban ‘on the table’ after parents overwhelmingly back Australian-style restrictions - the-independent.com
Parents overwhelmingly back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary - The Independent
Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary - Yahoo Finance UK
Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary - the-independent.com
UK's social media ban for kids could be revealed within weeks as 'drastic' action needed - The Mirror
Meta, Other Social Networks Will Pay $27 Million To Settle Kentucky School District Lawsuit - Engadget
Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube pay $27 mn to settle school district’s social media addiction lawsuit - ThePrint
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show - Reuters
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district’s lawsuit, records show By Reuters - Investing.com
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube settle school lawsuit for $27M - Investing.com
Social media giants settle teen mental health lawsuit - The Straits Times
Social media giants to pay $27 mn to settle Kentucky school lawsuit - Business Standard
Social media companies pay $34 million to settle a US school district’s lawsuit over social media harms, records show - The Straits Times
Social media companies pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit over social media harm - The Economic Times
Rady Children's Hospital warns of Benadryl overdose surge tied to social media challenge - cbs8.com
Social Media Giants to Pay $27 Million to Settle School Lawsuit - Bloomberg.com
Meta paid $9 million to settle Kentucky school district’s lawsuit over social media harms, records show - Reuters
New SC law curbs addictive social media features for minors - WIS News 10
Banning children from social media is not enough, UN warns – platforms must be made safe by design - UN News
Social media bans for teenagers lack evidence and pose risks, scientists say - Medical Xpress
Evidence backing under-16 social media ban limited, Children’s Commissioner says - The Independent
Minnesota law restricts social media for children under 16 - St. Cloud Times
Swipe, Scroll, Sue: Inside the Landmark Social Media Addiction Verdict - Law.com
Social media companies pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district’s lawsuit over social media harms, records show - Yahoo Finance
Banning children from social media is not the answer, UN warns – platforms must be made safe by design - UN News
Social media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warns - BBC
‘We cannot ban our way out of a youth mental health crisis’: social media bans for teenagers lack evidence and pose risks, scientists say - Frontiers
California takes step toward banning social media for kids under 16 - Courthouse News
Landmark California bill to ban social media for teens under 16 passes crucial hurdle - San Francisco Chronicle
Cedar Point issues lifetime ban to viral social media star over latest ‘challenge’ video - MLive.com
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Meta’s challenge to Vermont social media addiction suit - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
‘No more children should die’: UK weighs social media ban for under-16s - The Times of India
UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown - The Guardian
Canadian man gets 33 years for using social media to coerce US children into sending sexual content - The Record from Recorded Future News
Ecommpay responds to Government announcement on children and social media - News By Wire
Expert advises on responsible social-media use for teens - Royal Gazette | Bermuda
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body on Facebook and Instagram user bans - BBC
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans - BBC
Labour is secretly desperate to keep children on social media - The Spectator
SCOTUS denial means Meta can’t swat away addiction, harm to children lawsuits - eMarketer
States' social media addiction cases set for Oakland trial - Daily Journal
Early signs of progress from teen social media ban - CathNews
Jury out on child ban compliance by social media giants - Yahoo News Australia
UK's social media ban could be harsher than Australia's. Here's how it compares - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
How Australia led the charge for the world to ban social media for kids - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The UK's under-16s social media ban could arrive soon — but here are 8 measures we could see instead - TechRadar
More parents must join the fight against social media - The Times
NetChoice Testimony in Opposition to Illinois HB 5511, the Children’s Social Media Safety Act - NetChoice
Defense secures verdict in bicyclist injury case using plaintiff’s social media - Missouri Lawyers Media
Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Removals and Remands Roil Roundup Settlement, Meta Settles School District’s Bellwether Addiction Case - Law.com
UK expected to stop short of Australian-style social media ban - The Independent
Children’s Day 2026: The pressure teenagers quietly carry on social media - Techpoint Africa
UK ‘to stop short of full social media ban for under-16s’ - the-independent.com
UK ‘to stop short of full social media ban for under-16s’ - The Independent
Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks - The Guardian
Doctors in UK call for lawmakers to restrict social media for children | Health Watch - CBS News
Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
25 Organizations Warn Greece’s Social Media Ban for Minors Could Threaten Digital Rights - GreekReporter.com
Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case - Scranton Times-Tribune
Minnesota law now limits addictive social media features for kids under 16 - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Walz Signs Expanded Social Media Protections For Minnesota Kids - KNSI
Minnesota adopts law to limit some teens’ social media use - Star Tribune
Walz signs bill enacting social media guardrails for Minnesota children - Minnesota Reformer
TikTok settles as Meta and Google face jury in social media addiction suit - Mashable
A new health warning issued for children and social media use - WUSA9
Supreme Court Rejects Meta's Appeal, Clearing Way for Vermont Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - NBC Palm Springs
Doctors warn social media harms children as lawmakers weigh restrictions - cbs19.tv
Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
UK poised to shun social media ban but outlaw addictive features - The Times
What are your children looking at? A social media guide for parents - The Times
Meta Faces Setback As Supreme Court Rejects Challenge In Vermont Instagram Lawsuit - Yahoo Finance
Disneyland Bans Woman Who Used Social Media Hack, Lied About Child’s Age for a Free Ticket - Inside the Magic
Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case - The Tribune-Democrat
If kids are banned from social media, adults will be next - The Spectator
Supreme Court clears way for lawsuit against Meta over claims it harms teens’ mental health - KHOU
Supreme Court clears way for lawsuit against Meta over claims it harms teens’ mental health - 10TV
Doctors Warn Social Media Poses Smoking-Level Health Risk - Medscape
Starmer considers social media ban tougher than Australia - The Telegraph
‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: medical professionals say social media causes as much damage as smoking for under-16s as the UK government gets closer to a ban — but some are still divided on out-right restrictions - TechRadar
Social Media Ban Tracker - twobirds.com
Is Australia’s under-16s social media ban working? - The Times
‘I thought social media was silly fun – now my son is dead and I wish I’d never given it to him’ - the-independent.com
What Can We Learn From Australia’s Social Media Ban? - trillmag.com
UK’s social media rules ‘like giving children a hammer and saw’ - The National
‘I thought social media was silly fun – now my son is dead and I wish I’d never given it to him’ - AOL.com
Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes - BBC
A ban won’t shield kids from social media - The Globe and Mail
Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s - Yahoo Finance UK
Doctors Manitoba backs social media ban for children and youth - CBC
Why A Children's Poop Song Is Going Viral On Social Media - NDTV
Doctors Now Rank Social Media as Dangerous as Smoking for Kids - Technology Org
25 Groups Push Back on Greece’s Social Media Ban for Minors - tovima.com
'Overwhelming consensus' that screen time harms children, top doctors say - BBC
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district - herald-dispatch.com
Social media as dangerous as smoking for children, doctors warn - the-independent.com
Social media as dangerous as smoking for children, doctors warn - The Independent
Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case - PBS
US Supreme Court won't hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit - Reuters
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents - BBC
Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media - The Guardian
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say - Reuters
US strikes Iran | Social media ban | Bank holiday heatwave - Sky News
'We've grown up with it, it's vital' - teens oppose social media ban - BBC
Lessons from Australia's social media ban for children: Q&A - Medical Xpress
Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say - BBC
Manitoba ban on social media for youth gets strong support from doctors - CBC
Government vows to act as under-16s social media ban consultation ends - BBC
Some parents blame social media as children struggle with mental health more than ever before - WBIR
Give social media film-style age limits, charities urge Starmer - The Telegraph
Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s - the-independent.com
Social media is the new smoking, medical leaders say - The Times
‘Like tobacco’: Wes Streeting calls for partial social media ban for under-16s - The Guardian
‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: Streeting calls for under-16s ban on certain platforms - The Guardian
Breathitt County schools settle social media harm lawsuit with Meta, others - Spectrum News
'We need social media to survive' - teens oppose ban - BBC
Social media is the new smoking, say medical leaders - The Times
Four things to know about Minnesota’s proposed social media law - Star Tribune
Meta Joins Snap, TikTok, YouTube in Settling Social Media Addiction Case - PCMag Australia
Meta settles Breathitt County Schools' lawsuit over social media addiction - MSN
Minnesota’s push to curb social media harms for kids faces steep hurdles - Star Tribune
Ipswich teenagers hold social media ban hackathon - BBC
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district - LiveNOW from FOX
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Alex Jones faces new defamation lawsuit over social media comments - the-independent.com
Alex Jones faces new defamation suit as housing developer sues over host’s social media comments - The Independent
Alex Jones faces new defamation lawsuit over social media comments - The Independent
Meta settles school district lawsuit claiming addictive design harmed students' mental health - The Record from Recorded Future News
UPDATE: Meta resolves lawsuit with school district over student mental health impact - EdSource
Colony Ridge developers sue Alex Jones for defamation over social media video - Houston Public Media
ANALYSIS: Social Media’s Next Tobacco Parallel: The Forum Fracas - Bloomberg Law News
Beyond the warning label: Why "design defect" is the new frontier in social media litigation - Daily Journal
TN man arrested for social media post about Charlie Kirk settles suit - The Tennessean
An Echo Press Editorial: How does social media impact children's mental health? - Alexandria Echo Press
Meta Sidesteps School Social Media Lawsuit: California Brief - Bloomberg Law News
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit by Kentucky school district - National - Global News
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit by Kentucky school district - Global News
Meta Settles Landmark US School District Lawsuit Over Social Media Harm Claims - Modern Ghana
Social media giants settle claims they fueled kids’ anxiety crisis - The Independent
Breathitt County school district settles social media addiction lawsuit against Meta - WKYT
Malaysia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Goes Into Effect On June 1 - Engadget
Would social media ban for children work here? Australia offers lessons. - Harvard Gazette
Jury decides YouTube, Meta should pay $6 million in damages after finding them negligent in landmark trial - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
What do young people think of a social media ban? - BBC
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district - Messenger-Inquirer
Tech giant Meta settles with tiny KY school district over social media lawsuit - Lexington Herald Leader
Reports: Meta settles Breathitt County Schools’ lawsuit over social media addiction - Lexington Herald Leader
Meta Settles Kentucky Lawsuit Over Youth Mental Health - KNRS
Meta settles bellwether suit over harms of social media to school districts - Courthouse News
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit with Kentucky school district, avoiding trial. - Pluang
Meta settles school lawsuit over teen social media harm claims - Interesting Engineering
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Indiana teacher's aide accused of inappropriately contacting children on social media - WBFF
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district - Yahoo! Finance Canada
Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows - Reuters
Meta Settles School Suit Over Social Media, Averting Trial - Bloomberg.com
Meta settles high-profile lawsuit over youth mental health claims - Baton Rouge Business Report
Meta reaches settlement before first federal social media addiction bellwether trial - Daily Journal
Meta Settles School Suit Over Social Media, Averting First Trial - Claims Journal
Meta settles first U.S. school district youth mental health lawsuit - Yahoo Finance
Meta becomes latest to settle social media addiction case ahead of June bellwether trial - The Hill
Meta Platforms (META) Settles Lawsuit over Social Media Harms - TipRanks
Meta settles school suit over social media addiction, averting first trial - The Mercury News
Meta settles lawsuit with Kentucky school district over social media harm - Investing.com
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for children, says Ofcom - Sky News
‘The world seems brighter’: How parents are fighting teenage social media use - Stuff
‘Your kids are being hurt’: Expert’s plea to New Zealand lawmakers on social media ban - Stuff
‘Your kids are being hurt’: He knows the harm social media does - because he helped build it - Stuff
Owner of Peanuts music catalog files four copyright lawsuits targeting video game publisher, social media posts, and the US government - Music Business Worldwide
TikTok and YouTube ‘refusing to make websites safer for children’ - The Telegraph
UK’s Education Committee: Social media ban a must to save children’s mental health - The Register
Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube ‘still not safe enough’ for children in new report - the-independent.com
Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube ‘still not safe enough’ for children in new report - The Independent
Meta settles major social media addiction lawsuit with school district - The Guardian
Meta Settles a School District’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - The New York Times
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district - NBC News
Social-Media Companies Settle Youth-Harm Case Ahead of Wave of Trials - WSJ
Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district - BBC
Meta Settles Lawsuit That Claimed Social Media Addiction Screwed Up Schools - Gizmodo
UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16s - BBC
Meta settles major Kentucky school lawsuit over alleged teen social media addiction - Interesting Engineering
'Quitting social media was really refreshing' - BBC
Michigan lawmaker introduces social media ban for kids under 16 - WJRT ABC12
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom report - BBC
MPs renew demand for social media ban for children amid warning 'addictive' apps causing harm in young people - GB News
What to know about Minnesota’s ban on ‘addictive’ social media that awaits Walz’s signature - MinnPost
Proposed Ban on Social Media Use by Children 16 and Younger Introduced as Private Members Motion - VOCM
Minnesota bishops praise new limits on addictive social media features for children under 15 - EWTN News
A Tennessee man was jailed over his Charlie Kirk social media comments. Now he's won a $835,000 settlement - PBS
Docs: Knightstown teacher’s aide inappropriately messaged children on social media - Fox 59
Former cop arrested over Charlie Kirk social media post settles lawsuit - The Tennessean
Social media firms need to prove platforms are safe before children can use them, campaigners urge PM - Sky News
Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged - The Guardian
'Maybe it's just adolescence': Mum's alarm over son's secret social media life - Stuff
3 social media giants settle with first bellwether plaintiff ahead of addiction trial - Daily Journal
Google Settles with School District as Meta Appeals Landmark Verdict - The Legal Examiner
Raising Children in the Age of Social Media and Peer Pressure - Deccan Chronicle
SHADES OF COMEY CASE: ACLU says Indiana man man did not threaten state officials by posting ‘86’ on social media - the indiana citizen
Meta, YouTube found guilty of negligence in history-making social media addiction trial - Mashable
Trial date set in Utah's deceptive practices lawsuit against social media giant Meta - FOX 13 News Utah
Australia’s social media ban preventing teenagers from accessing the news, research finds - The Guardian
Three Social Media Firms Settle Public School Addiction Lawsuit 05/18/2026 - MediaPost
Social media’s damage to teen mental health may cost £3bn a year - The Times
Meta Faces June 15 Trial Alone After YouTube, Snap, and TikTok Settle School Addiction Lawsuit - Tech Times
Social media ban for under-16s: What experts and teenagers think | Euronews Tech Talks - Yahoo News UK
Jury verdicts fuel lawyers’ hopes in social media cases - Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Australia’s social media ban preventing teens from accessing the news, research finds - The Guardian
YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat Settle School District Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - ITP.net
Snap, YouTube, TikTok Settle School Suit Targeting Social Media - Carrier Management
How Armed Groups in Colombia Use Social Media To Recruit Children - New Lines Magazine
Snap, YouTube, TikTok Settle Tech Addiction Case. There's Still One Holdout - PCMag
UPDATE: Social media giants settle first of more than a thousand school district lawsuits - EdSource
Lawsuit filed over Nebraska law requiring age verification, parental consent for social media - Nebraska Public Media
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims - Reuters
YouTube, Snap, TikTok settle school district’s social media addiction claims - Maryland Daily Record
Is TikTok slop to blame for the fertility crisis? - The Spectator
Australian teens impacted by social media ban are getting less news: new research | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
YouTube, Snap, TikTok settle; Meta remains for trial - tickernews.co
Snap, YouTube Settle School-Social Media Suit Ahead of Trial - Claims Journal
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district lawsuit over youth mental health claims - Storyboard18
Meta’s new tools allow parents to better supervise their kids’ social media accounts. Will they work? - The Conversation
Meghan: Social media is pushing girls into anorexia - The Telegraph
Bill restricting social media accounts for children passes Minnesota Senate - CBS News
Minnesota House passes child social media regulation bill - CBS News
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok Agree to Settle Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - PCMag Middle East
Meghan Shares Photo of Lilibet, 4, Before Unveiling Social Media Memorial - Yahoo News UK
Türkiye prepares rules for under-15 social media restrictions | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
USA: Snap, YouTube and TikTok settle social media addiction lawsuit as Meta heads to new trial - Business and Human Rights Centre
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok Settle Kentucky School District Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - Barlaman Today
America expands online vetting with temporary visa applicants instructed to open social media profiles - 7NEWS
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok settle landmark school addiction lawsuit - Jang
YouTube, Snap & TikTok Settle School District's Social Media Addiction Claims; Meta To Face Trial Alone On June 15 - Republic World
YouTube, TikTok, and Snap settle lawsuit over social media addiction - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students - The Verge
Minnesota lawmakers pass bill to regulate social media use for kids 15 and under - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
YouTube and Snap settle youth mental health lawsuit before landmark social media addiction trial - Malay Mail
Snap and YouTube settle Kentucky school district's social media addiction lawsuit - gagadget.com
YouTube, Snap settle school district’s social media addiction claims - KELO-AM
YouTube, Snap settle school district’s social media addiction claims - WTAQ
Google’s YouTube, Snap settle first-of-its-kind school social media suit - South China Morning Post
YouTube, Snap settle landmark school social media lawsuit before June trial - Investing.com
Bill addressing social media accounts for minors passes Minnesota Senate - MPR News
Transcript: Senate Hearing Uses Social Media Verdicts to Press the Case for KOSA - Tech Policy Press
Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Calls for NB to ban social media use for kids - MSN
Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children - Fox 59
California county scam ad lawsuit adds to mounting Meta legal woes - Al Jazeera
Carmen Electra and 11 other models sue N.H. adult entertainment club for using their photos on social media - The Boston Globe
N.B.ers weigh in on banning social media for kids - CBC
MPs want social media treated more like unsafe toys than harmless apps - The Register
Snap And YouTube Have Reportedly Settled Another Major Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - Engadget
Should kids under 16 be banned from social media and AI? We asked teens - Broadview Magazine
Senate Faces Pressure on Social Media After $381M Verdict - Legis1
Meta and Google fund kids’ brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk - New York Post
Trump’s ‘CREEPY’ Words About Children At Xi Summit Leave Social Media Horrified | WATCH - The Times of India
Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk - KSL.com
The Teen Social Media Ban Wave Is Becoming A Global Operating Risk - WeRSM
Pritzker’s social media fee could be costly legal disaster - Illinois Policy
Minnesota House passes social media protections for minors, drawing opposition from tech industry group - MinnPost
New Mexico Department of Justice rests case in second phase of Meta child safety lawsuit - Source New Mexico
Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial - Reuters
The plaintiffs’ attorney taking on social media giants - Politico
An Urgent Question for Anyone Who Uses Social Media - The Atlantic
Massachusetts lawmakers consider social media ban for children under 14 - WJAR
Why Indonesia is expanding under-16 social media ban to e-commerce - South China Morning Post
Social media ban for children would be 'quickly' evaded - RTE.ie
The Science is Not Settled: How Weak Evidence is Fueling a National Push to Ban Social Media for Youth - Electronic Frontier Foundation
Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure - Reuters
Minnesota House approves bill that would prohibit "addictive" social media features for children accounts, require parental consent - CBS News
Rio Rancho Public Schools joins California social media lawsuit - KOAT
Many Products Have Warning Labels, So Why Not Social Media? [OPINION] - Patch
EU moves toward social media ban for children - Courthouse News
ANALYSIS: Causation in Social Media Torts Won’t Flummox Courts - Bloomberg Law News
What an LA County Court case means for the future of social media - Computer Weekly
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | SAVE Criticizes NetChoice Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota Social Media Safety Law - MinneapoliMedia
EU social media ban could come this summer, von der Leyen says - politico.eu
EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram's ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media - CNBC
EU may ban social media for children this summer, says von der Leyen - Euronews.com
EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens - Reuters
EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen - BBC
Santa Clara County sues Meta in California alleging tech giant profited from Facebook, Instagram scam ads - CBS News
California County Suing Meta Over Scam Ads - Claims Journal
MA looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical - Worcester Telegram
TikTok Must Face Massachusetts Lawsuit Alleging It Harms Young Users - Insurance Journal
Many products have warning labels, so why not social media? - Minnesota Reformer
Help your kids manage social media and mental wellbeing - The Mirror
Europe’s youth activists push back against social media blanket bans - Euronews
Social media’s Big Tobacco moment - Morning Brew
Social Media Litigation Gains Reveal Potential Regulatory Path - Law360
RRPS joins social media addiction lawsuit - Rio Rancho Observer Home
Social Media Addiction Statistics 2026: Prevalence and Mental Health Data - SQ Magazine
Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health - The Verge
Matthew P. Bergman Advises UK Government on Social Media Issues - Social Media Victims Law Center
Boston City Council Wants BPS To Join Nationwide Social Media Lawsuit - WBZ NewsRadio 1030
Meta, YouTube ask judge to toss LA jury verdict in social media addiction case - The Hill
Meta asks U.S. judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict - BNN Bloomberg
Meta Asks California Judge to Toss Landmark Social Media Addiction Verdict - GV Wire
Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict By Reuters - Investing.com
What Social Media Addiction Tells Us About Heaven and Hell - Christianity Today
Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict - Reuters
EU must go beyond ‘binary yes or no ban’ on social media, top official says - politico.eu
What do international concerns about social media mean for youth internet use today? - Psychology Today
Meta Draws Bipartisan Senate Fire For Pulling Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ads - Net Influencer
Child social media bans: a growing global problem - civicus lens
Exclusive | Mark Zuckerberg is trying to wiggle out of testifying in person at a slew of social media trials - New York Post
Wikipedia founder brands Australia’s social media ban an ‘unmitigated disaster’ and ‘embarrassment’ - The Guardian
San Antonio ISD joins national lawsuit over student social media addiction - MSN
Meta urged to restore lawsuit ads over social media harm - Tech in Asia
Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases - Reuters
Meta faces lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
Marion County School Board sues social media companies over student mental health - WCJB
Marion School Board sues Facebook, Instagram, TikTok over student addiction to social media - Ocala-News.com
Public Schools and Social Media Addiction: Billions at Stake as Groundbreaking Trial Starts in June - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map - LiveNOW from FOX
Social media addiction lawsuit prompts Gen Z conversation - The State News
Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction case - MSN
Greece to ban anonymity on social media - Euractiv
Mind Matters: Could social media lawsuits instigate a new era of regulation to protect kids? - 90.5 WESA
Rosa DeLauro blasts EPA chief after White House's 'Terrible take. Even Worse hair' social media post - CT Insider
Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says - BBC
Australia to Europe: Momentum builds to curb kids' social media use | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
Australia to Europe: Momentum builds to curb kids' social media use - Daily Sabah
Manitoba set to become 1st province to ban social media for children - Global News
Kids, Social Media and Safety: Why a Years-Long Battle Has No End in Sight - CNET
Turkey Passes Legislation Barring Children Under 15 From Social Media - The New York Times
Act Now to Stop California’s Paternalistic and Privacy-Destroying Social Media Ban - Electronic Frontier Foundation
Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children - The Guardian
Social Media Addiction’s Liability Potential - Risk & Insurance
Verdicts supercharge plaintiffs’ hopes in social media addiction cases - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
What to Know About the E.U.’s New Age Verification App for Social Media - Time Magazine
Richmond, Henrico schools join nationwide lawsuit against social media companies - WRIC ABC 8News
Child Advocate Envisions ‘Game-Changing’ Windfall From Social Media Settlements - The 74
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access - Reuters
VOTE: Do you think a mental health warning on social media will protect kids? - National News Desk
San Antonio ISD joins national lawsuit over student social media addiction - Austin American-Statesman
SAISD joins class action lawsuit accusing social media companies of harming students - WOAI
Lawsuits show social media’s influence in youth mental health - DU Clarion
Meta, Google found liable in major social media addiction case - The DePaulia
San Antonio ISD joins national lawsuit over student social media addiction - San Antonio Express-News
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction lawsuit - tcnjsignalnews.com
Mass. can sue Meta in social media addiction case, high court rules - The Boston Globe
Meta Stops Client Recruitment Ads for Social Media Addiction Lawsuits - The Legal Examiner
Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules - CNBC
Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits - Reuters
Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients - BBC
Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules - The Guardian
Meta pulls lawyer ads targeting underage social media harm cases - The American Bazaar
Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation - Gizmodo
Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation - Editor and Publisher
What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now - The New Yorker
Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation - Axios
Calling Timeout on Social Media Time Limit Policies | Commentary | Apr 8, 2026 - Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
YouTube and Meta liable in landmark lawsuit - The Oakland Post
Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn’t Over Yet - EdSurge
I refuse to let social media addiction take Kentucky's kids | Opinion - The Courier-Journal
I refuse to let social media addiction take Kentucky's kids | Opinion - courier-journal.com
OPINION: What the recent meta lawsuit means for the future of social media - The Red & Black
Platform Design Litigation Yields Historic Verdicts Against Meta and Google - Tech Policy Press
Metro Atlanta school district joins lawsuit claiming social media harms students - 95.5 WSB
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use - cherokeephoenix.org
Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability - NPR
Brown: Improving kids’ mental health will take more than social media lawsuits - Star Tribune
What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design - Scientific American
Social Media Addiction Lawsuit - 2026 Update - Social Media Victims Law Center
How Meta’s victim-blaming failed to sway jurors in landmark social media addiction trial | Technology - theguardian.com
Meta and Google lost a major social media addiction lawsuit. Their troubles are far from over. - Yahoo Finance
Social Media Ban Teenagers Canada: What You Need to Know - Angus Reid Institute
L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes - Los Angeles Times
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial - AP News
How a Social Media Trial Verdict Threatens Big Tech - Bloomberg.com
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial - BBC
Landmark lawsuit finds that social media addiction is a feature, not a bug - The Conversation
Meta, YouTube found guilty of negligence in history-making social media addiction trial - Mashable
Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction: What we know - Al Jazeera
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial - WRAL
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial - BBC
Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: Landmark Trial Challenges Platforms Over Child Harm - addictioncenter.com
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids - Reuters
Meta and YouTube ordered to pay $3 million to young woman in social media addiction trial - The 19th News
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids - Reuters
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety - NBC News
Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark LA social media safety trial - NBC Los Angeles
Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social-Media Addiction Trial - WSJ
US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case - Al Jazeera
Los Angeles social media addiction trial: Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable, awards $3 million in damages - ABC7 Los Angeles
Meta, YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction lawsuit - Yahoo Finance
Instagram and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial in California - PBS
Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial - NPR
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case - The New York Times
Suing Social Media Won’t Protect Our Kids | Opinion - Newsweek
What's next in social media legal battles after a New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children - PBS
Instagram and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial in California - PBS
Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial - NPR
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case - The New York Times
Frequent social media use could impact child development - UGA Today
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial - AP News
What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children - AP News
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds - The Guardian
California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial - CalMatters
What to Know About the Social Media Addiction Trials - The New York Times
Meta and YouTube ordered to pay $3 million to young woman in social media addiction trial - The 19th News
Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial - CBC
What to Know About the Social Media Addiction Trials - The New York Times
Still no verdict in LA's landmark social media trial - Courthouse News
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law - NPR
Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits - PBS
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law at trial about child safety - ABC7 San Francisco
Jury deadlock looms in landmark social media addiction trial - NewsNation
Jury deliberations continue in landmark Meta, Youtube social media addiction trial - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Jurors deadlocked in social media addiction lawsuit - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits - PBS
Jurors in landmark social media trial are struggling to reach a verdict - NBC Los Angeles
Jury deliberations underway in landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles - KTLA
Jury in social media addiction trial tells judge it's having difficulty coming to consensus - Reuters
Jury deliberations continue in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, Google - FOX 11 Los Angeles
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Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket filed in JPML: The plaintiffs, primarily adolescents, are suing major social media platforms including Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, claiming that the platforms' defective and dangerous designs contributed to various personal injuries. These injuries range from addiction and compulsive use to severe mental heal
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from MND: COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-13033777) filed by Isaiah Trattles. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Johnson, Charles) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from MND: COMPLAINT against Meta Platforms, Inc., Instagram, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Facebook Operations, LLC, Snap Inc. (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-13033163) filed by Owen Nourse. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Johnson, Charles) Modified
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT against ByteDance, Inc, ByteDance, Ltd, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Google LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc., TikTok, Inc., TikTok, LLC., TikTok, Ltd., YouTube, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22090498.). Filed by Beatrice Gonzal
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT Lawrence Chatman as parent and guardian ad litem for Minor Plaintiff, I.R.C. against ByteDance Inc, ByteDance Ltd., Instagram LLC, Snap Inc., TikTok Inc, TikTok LLC, TikTok Ltd, YouTube LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22085442.). Filed by Lawrence Chatman. (Fleishman, Wendy)
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT Harrison Muchnic against Instagram LLC, Snap Inc., X Corporation (fka Twitter), YouTube LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22085244.). Filed by Harrison Muchnic. (Fleishman, Wendy) (Filed on 6/10/2026) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT against ByteDance, Inc, ByteDance, Ltd, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Snap Inc., TikTok, Inc., TikTok, LLC, TikTok, Ltd. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22083494.). Filed by Justin Chevallier. (Attachments
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT against Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Google LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Snap Inc., YouTube, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22083474.). Filed by Moshe Levy. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Schulte, Richard) (Filed on 6
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT against ByteDance, Inc, ByteDance, Ltd, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Google LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Snap Inc., TikTok, Inc., TikTok, LLC, TikTok, Ltd., YouTube, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22083428.). Filed by Leona
Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from CAND: COMPLAINT against Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Google LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc., Snap Inc., YouTube, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22083389.). Filed by James Johanek. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Schulte, Richard) (Filed o
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Overview
The Social Media Adolescent Addiction MDL (MDL 3047) before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the Northern District of California has surpassed 2,100 active cases, with 2,172 federal cases pending as of November 2025. A newly filed class action, Tolbert v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al., Case No. 4:26-cv-02005, was assigned to Judge Gonzalez Rogers on March 9, 2026, and will proceed alongside the MDL. The California JCCP before Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl in Los Angeles Superior Court held its first bellwether trial beginning November 19, 2025, with additional trials scheduled for March 9, 2026 and May 11, 2026.
Key developments
PACER court filing on Dec 31: Social Media Adolescent Addiction Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation. ‖ BBC news on Jun 13: Molly Russell: Head of online safety charity warns against social media ban - BBC. ‖ PubMed research on Jul 10: Efficacy of an Unguided Digital Intervention for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial..
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MDL 3047
N.D. Cal.
Social media adolescent addiction/personal injury