The fate of hundreds of lawsuits claiming social media platforms have caused a youth mental health crisis will soon be in the hands of a federal judge who must evaluate whether the claims can bypass the tech industry’s legal shield.
The companies behind Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube have moved to dismiss the addiction cases—currently sitting at 425 lawsuits—that have been filed around the country by parents and children. Hundreds of school districts are also involved, arguing the crisis has strained their mental health resources.
The parties will convene for a marathon hearing on Friday in a federal district ...
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