Category Archives: Meta Lawsuit
Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: Multidistrict Litigation Order
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 »
Court Approves Facebook’s $90 Million Settlement Over Improper Tracking Of Users
According to a report from Reuters, a federal judge from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has approved a $90 million settlement in a case involving Facebook’s privacy violations. The social media was accused of improperly tracking users after they left the Facebook website. It is one of many… Read More »
Is Instagram Bad For The Mental Health Of Teenagers? Studies Say “Yes”
Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks. Indeed, there are nearly 160 million Instagram users in the United States. Young people are among the heaviest users. Unfortunately, they are also the most at risk from suffering addiction and mental health problems. Studies have linked Instagram to serious mental health problems. Here,… Read More »
Can Instagram Be Held Liable For A Teenager’s Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders are a serious public health problem. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 1 in 10 Americans will have a serious eating disorder at some point during the course of their lifetime. Young people—especially pre-teen and teenage girls—are at the highest risk. There is evidence that… Read More »
