Teen Drops Lawsuit Against Meta, Google & Snap Ahead Of October Trial
A 15-year-old girl in California has withdrawn her lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap, ending one of three closely watched cases that were meant to test claims that social media platforms harm the mental health of young users. Case was part of over 3,300 lawsuits The teenager, identified in court filings as P. M-Y, had accused the companies of building features that fuelled her social media…
A 15-year-old girl in California has dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap, ending one of three significant cases meant to test claims that social media platforms harm young users' mental health. The case, involving P. M-Y, alleged the companies built features that fueled her addiction, depression, and self-harm. Among over 3,300 lawsuits filed in California, the teenager's case was one of three chosen for first trial to gauge potential jury reactions.
Initially scheduled for October, the trial was canceled as the teenager decided to move on, according to her lawyer Emily Jeffcott. The lawsuit alleged Meta, Google, and Snap (TikTok also named) prioritized growth over child safety. Companies stated the teenager had a pre-existing mental health condition before using social media and would continue defending against remaining lawsuits.
Meta, Google, and Snap emphasized their commitment to safe, age-appropriate experiences and parental controls. Two other cases involving teenage plaintiffs remain on track for October trials. TikTok and Snap had already settled similar cases.
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