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Another School District has Filed a Lawsuit Against Big Tech Companies—Cites Harm Done to Teenagers By Social Media Addiction

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

In recent years, new information has come to light regarding the role that the social media companies have played in getting teenagers addicted to their platforms. Social media addiction is associated with adverse mental health outcomes in young people—especially in teenage girls. Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and even suicides have been linked to social… Read More »

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School District in North Carolina Becomes Latest to File a Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

According to a report from The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools—the single largest public school in North Carolina—have become the latest district to file a lawsuit against a group of large social media companies based on teenage addiction. Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google, and TikTok have all been named as defendants in the lawsuit. Within this article,… Read More »

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New Jersey Governor Creates a Commission to Study Social Media Impact on Children

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

Is social media bad for children and teenagers? There has been a lot of research that suggests that—especially in light of the allegations that the big social media platforms have intentionally designed their platform to get people addicted. New Jersey is looking for a more definite answer. According to a report from the New… Read More »

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Why is Instagram Being Sued By the Parents of Teenagers?

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

In July of 2022, the New York Post reported that Meta—the parent company of Instagram and Facebook—was facing eight lawsuits from the families of teenagers. Over the past year, many more lawsuits have been filed over the issue of teenage social media addiction. Indeed, lawsuits have been filed against Meta by multiple school districts… Read More »

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San Mateo County Board Of Education Sues Several Social Media Companies Addicting Students

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

According to a report from ABP Live, Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—is facing another lawsuit from a school district. The San Mateo County Board of Education has filed a complaint against the social media giant alleging harm to children and teenagers because of social media addiction. The lawsuit is part of a… Read More »

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Grieving Parent Writes Powerful Letter In USA Today, Urges Action To Protect Teens Against Social Media Addiction

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On March 3rd, 2023, Kristin Bride, a grieving mother and a dedicated social media reform advocate, penned a powerful letter in the USA Today. Tragically, her 16-year-old son Carson took his own life after terrible cyberbullying. Kristin Bride and other parents are demanding that congress takes action to hold social media companies accountable. Here,… Read More »

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Lawsuits Seeks To Hold Social Media Companies Liable For Harm Caused To Teenage Girls

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

As reported by Observer, there is a massive lawsuit against social media companies currently pending in California. Filed by a large group of parents, the lawsuit contends that teenage girls are being harmed by social media addiction—and that the major companies are taking advantage of them. Here, our New Jersey & New York Meta… Read More »

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60 Minutes: More Than 1,200 Parents Now Suing Social Media Companies For Harming Mental Health Of Their Children

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

On December 11th, 2022, 60 Minutes released an important story on the mental health lawsuits—now more than 1,200 nationwide—that parents of children and teenagers are filing against major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. We represent families in social media lawsuits. Here, our New York & New Jersey Meta lawsuit attorneys discuss… Read More »

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California Parents Sue Meta After Teenage Daughter Tragically Took Her Own Life (Exposed To Video Of Faux-Hanging)

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

According to reporting from Yahoo News, California parents have filed a lawsuit against Meta. Tragically, their teenage daughter took her own life after watching a video that depicted a woman hanging herself. It is the latest lawsuit filed by parents against the social media giant. Here, our New York & New Jersey Meta lawsuit… Read More »

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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: Multidistrict Litigation Order

By Poulos LoPiccolo |

It is no secret that young people spend a lot of time on social media. Unfortunately, there are very serious concerns about the health effects that social media has on teenagers. Recently, lawsuits have been filed against the big social media companies in a number of different states. These claims argue that social media… Read More »

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