If your child developed anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, or suicidal ideation from addictive social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.), your family may qualify for significant compensation.
Major social media companies designed their platforms with powerful addictive algorithms, infinite scrolling, push notifications, and dopamine-driven features to keep kids and teens engaged for hours every day.
Lawsuits allege these companies knew their products were causing serious mental health harm but put profits ahead of child safety.
Scientific studies and internal company documents show addictive design features have contributed to skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation among children and teens.
Anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, sleep disruption, and social isolation.
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and others are accused of knowingly designing addictive products for children while ignoring internal warnings and research showing severe harm.
As of May 2026 – and growing rapidly
In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction / Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation – MDL 3047
Presided over by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the Northern District of California. Bellwether trials are underway in 2026.
Most qualifying families meet these criteria:
Regular daily use of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or similar platforms before age 18
Diagnosed anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or related conditions
*Not every child who used social media will qualify. A free, confidential review is required.
Takes less than 60 seconds
Compensation varies based on the severity of mental health harm, duration of use, medical/therapy costs, and long-term impact. Similar youth mental health mass torts have resulted in substantial settlements.
Statutes of limitations vary by state and often depend on when the mental health harm was discovered. Many states provide extended deadlines for claims involving minors.
The vast majority of these cases settle out of court. You and your child will likely never need to appear in person.
Yes. All case reviews, medical information, and communications are completely confidential.
Bellwether trials are underway. Secure your family’s place in the MDL before the next major phase of the litigation.
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