A new lawsuit was filed yesterday in the MDL, where the family of two teens from Hooks, Texas, claims that social media platforms like Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snap Inc., TikTok, and Google (YouTube) are responsible for causing serious mental health issues. The plaintiffs say that the addictive features of these platforms, along with a lack of warnings about the risks, led to compulsive use, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, including cutting.
The lawsuit includes claims of strict liability for design defects, negligence, and violations of consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for the harm caused by the platforms’ design, marketing, and maintenance.
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