They designed it to hook your child.
Families across the country are suing Meta (Facebook and Instagram), YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat. The lawsuits say these platforms were built to keep young people scrolling, and that the companies knew it was harming their mental health.
What happened
The lawsuits allege endless feeds, autoplay, streaks, likes and round-the-clock notifications were engineered to be addictive to developing brains, while the companies downplayed what their own research showed.
Who may qualify
You may have a claim if:
- Used social media heavily as a child, teen or young adult
- Diagnosed with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, self-harm, sleep problems or another mental-health condition linked to that use
- Received treatment from a doctor, therapist, counselor or hospital
Not sure? Tell us what happened. The review is free.
Where the case stands
Federal cases are coordinated in MDL 3047 in Northern California, with a parallel California state proceeding (JCCP 5255). In the first trial, on March 25, 2026, a Los Angeles jury returned a $6 million verdict against Meta and YouTube, assigning 70% of fault to Meta. More trials are scheduled to begin October 28, 2026.
Sources: LitigationLogic, Meta Form 10-Q
What you may recover
- Medical bills, past and future
- Lost income and earning ability
- Pain, suffering and emotional distress
- Wrongful-death damages for families who lost a loved one
Why Adam Thompson
Corporations have armies of lawyers. You have a trial lawyer with over 37 years in the courtroom. Adam Thompson represented injured clients in the Purdue Pharma opioid and Roundup litigation and has been selected to serve as President of the National Trial Lawyers Mass Tort Top 25 for 2027 to 2028. We sign you up, we stay in touch, and we fight to win, for clients in all 50 states.
Questions families ask
What does it cost?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless we recover money for you. The exact terms are in your written retainer, and they follow the rules in your state.
Can a parent file for a minor child?
Yes. A parent or guardian can bring the claim on the child’s behalf.
Do I need a formal diagnosis?
Treatment records make a case much stronger. We review what you have during your free consultation.
Is there a deadline to file?
Yes. Every state sets a deadline, called a statute of limitations. Some start when you were hurt, others when you learned the cause. Contact us now so you do not lose your right to file.
