Meta Platforms ($META) settled a teenager’s lawsuit alleging Instagram and Facebook caused addiction, mental health problems and disordered eating. The October 30 agreement leaves Snap ($SNAP) as the only company expected to face the upcoming Los Angeles trial, Reuters reported.
- The plaintiff, identified as K.D.B., is an 18-year-old Mississippi woman. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- Meta previously settled with the other plaintiff, S.J. Both plaintiffs had also settled with TikTok and YouTube.
- Jury selection began October 28. The case is among test cases selected from thousands of social media lawsuits.
- Meta said it remains committed to protecting young users and will continue defending itself in court.
- Recent Meta lobbying disclosures listed youth safety and parental approval, while Snap’s disclosures named the Kids Online Safety Act and Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act.
Relevant Companies
- Meta Platforms ($META): Settled both plaintiffs’ claims against it.
- Snap ($SNAP): Remains the expected trial defendant.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
