Over the past several years, growing evidence has emerged that certain social media platforms were intentionally designed to maximize engagement—particularly among young users—through features that encourage prolonged use and repetitive interaction. Numerous lawsuits now allege that these design practices contributed to serious mental-health harms among adolescents.
Our firm is currently evaluating and accepting potential claims involving injuries linked to excessive social media use during childhood and teenage years. Several of the largest platforms involved in this litigation include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. These companies are facing claims that their products were engineered to be addictive and that they failed to adequately warn users and families about the potential risks to young people. If you or a member of your family experienced serious mental-health effects associated with heavy social media use during adolescence, you may be eligible to pursue a claim.
Basic Case Criteria for Social Media Addiction Claim
In order for us to pursue a claim, the following factors generally must be present:
- The individual used one or more of the following platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, or YouTube.
- The individual used the platform(s) between the ages of 8 and 18.
- The individual is currently 25 years old or younger at the time the claim is initiated.
- The individual suffered one or more of the following conditions that social media caused or substantially contributed to:
- Body Dysmorphia
- Eating Disorders
- Depression or Severe Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation or Attempt
- Other forms of Physical Self-Harm
- The individual received medical or psychological treatment for these injuries.
Our firm is reviewing these matters on a confidential and no-obligation basis. If you believe you or a family member may qualify, we encourage you to contact our office so that we can determine whether a claim may be appropriate.
How to Learn More about Social Media Addiction Claims
If you would like to discuss a potential case or obtain additional information, please contact our office. A member of our legal team can walk you through the screening process and answer any questions you may have.
At Langston & Lott, we remain committed to helping individuals and families seek accountability when corporate conduct contributes to serious harm.
