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FILE NO. MT-19 Mass Torts / Social Media Platform Claims
Platform design & the impact on young users

Is your child struggling after heavy use of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or Facebook?

Families across the country are pursuing claims against major social media platforms, arguing that features built to maximize engagement — endless scroll, algorithmic feeds, push notifications — were designed in ways that contributed to compulsive use and harm in young users. If that's your family's experience, a free review can help you understand your options.

Child or teen was a regular user Platform: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, or YouTube Noticeable impact on daily life

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What the social media platform lawsuits are about

School districts, families, and individuals across the country have filed claims against major social media companies — including Meta (Instagram, Facebook), TikTok, Snap (Snapchat), and YouTube — alleging that platform features like infinite scroll, autoplay, algorithmic recommendation feeds, and push notifications were deliberately engineered to maximize time on the app, particularly among younger users, without adequate safeguards.

These claims focus on the design choices behind the platforms — not on any individual family's use of them. They are filed against the technology companies that built and operate these products, and every family's circumstances are reviewed individually before any legal step is taken.

Who this typically applies to

Parents and guardians of children or teens who were regular users of one or more major social media platforms and experienced a noticeable, ongoing impact on daily functioning, sleep, or wellbeing connected to that use. Adults reviewing their own long-term platform use may also qualify.

You may qualify if:

  • ✓ Regular, sustained use of a major platform (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, or YouTube)
  • ✓ Use began or was heaviest during childhood or teenage years
  • ✓ A noticeable impact on daily life, sleep, or routine connected to platform use
  • ✓ You are a parent/guardian filing on a minor's behalf, or an adult reviewing your own history
Claims like this are governed by state-specific filing deadlines. Reviewing your situation sooner preserves more options — there's no cost to check where you stand.

What a claim may cover

Every case is different — a network attorney will walk you through what applies to yours.

Medical costs

Past and ongoing treatment related to your diagnosis.

Lost income

Time away from work during treatment or recovery.

Pain & suffering

The physical and emotional impact of your diagnosis.

Common questions

Does this cost anything?

No. The case review is free, and if a network attorney takes your case, they're paid a percentage of any settlement or award — never a fee up front.

Will my family's information be kept private?

Yes. Your submission is reviewed confidentially. Nothing about your family's situation is shared beyond what's needed to evaluate whether you may have a claim.

Do I need a clinical diagnosis for my child to qualify?

Not necessarily. A network attorney will review the details of your family's situation with you and explain what documentation, if any, is helpful to your specific claim.

How long does a claim take?

Mass tort claims are typically resolved over months to a few years, depending on how the litigation proceeds. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline once they've reviewed your case.

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