Case Update — August 26, 2026

Meta Settles With 51-AG Coalition for $17 Billion

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion over 10 years and overhaul how Facebook and Instagram work for users under 18, resolving lawsuits brought by a 51-member coalition of attorneys general representing every state, D.C., and several U.S. territories. The settlement requires daily time limits, nighttime access blocks, and independent auditing of the platforms. This resolves government claims only — it does not compensate the thousands of individuals and families with pending injury claims. Individual litigation continues, and there is still time to file your own claim.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

MDL 3047 · Active Litigation · N.D. California

Social Media Was Designed to Addict You.
Now You Can Fight Back.

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube deliberately engineered their platforms to hook teenagers. A jury just agreed — and awarded $6 million. If you were harmed as a teen, you may have a case.

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Eligibility

Do You Qualify?

You may have a claim if you used social media heavily as a teenager and experienced any of the following harms. You do not need to have every item on this list — one or more may be enough to get started.

You were a regular user of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, or YouTube as a teenager (under 18)
You developed ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders during or following your years of social media use
You struggled with an eating disorder or body image issues during or following social media use
You engaged in self-harm during or following social media use
You sought — or should have sought — mental health treatment during the years you were most active on these platforms
You are currently between 18 and 25 years old (statutes of limitations vary — contact us to find out where you stand)

This Is Not Your Fault

The U.S. Surgeon General has stated that children versus Big Tech is “not a fair fight.” These platforms used behavioral science to exploit developing teenage brains. Features like infinite scroll, intermittent notifications, and social comparison tools were engineered to override your ability to stop. That is not a personal failing — it is a product defect. You deserve answers.

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A member of our team will review what you’ve submitted and promptly reach out to you. We’ll let you know if you have a viable case, and what we need to move forward with a claim.

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We take these cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. We advance all case costs and bear the financial risk — zero out-of-pocket expense to you.

⏱ Time-Sensitive: Deadlines Apply to Your Case

Every state has a statute of limitations — a legal deadline after which you may no longer be able to file a claim, no matter how serious your harm. These deadlines vary by state and depend on your specific circumstances. The harm caused by social media — including the mental health impacts and self-harm many users experienced — may still be within the legal window, but that window closes. Do not wait to find out where you stand.

Social Media Was Designed to Addict You.Now You Can Fight Back.