Meta Settles Teen Addiction Lawsuit

Meta Platforms has reached a settlement with a teenager who accused the company of designing addictive features that caused her mental health issues and eating disorders. The agreement leaves Snap Inc as the remaining defendant in the ongoing trial.

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of Meta is seen at the entrance of the company's temporary stand ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Meta Platforms Inc-Class A settled with a teenage plaintiff on Friday, leaving Snap Inc - A as the sole defendant in an ongoing trial testing claims that social media platforms cause addiction and mental health issues. The legal battle in Los Angeles state court involves thousands of pending lawsuits filed against major tech firms. The outcome of these test cases could influence how similar claims are resolved across the United States.