https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-case-avoiding-trialContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-case-avoiding-trialhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-case-avoiding-trial#u178954Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:35:25 +0000Meta and Snap Inc. have both settled lawsuits brought by teenagers alleging their platforms were designed to foster addictive behavior. Meta reached agreements with two plaintiffs, including an 18-year-old Mississippi woman, to avoid a November trial in Los Angeles. Snap settled its claims shortly after Meta, resolving allegations that compulsive scrolling and posting contributed to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. These settlements prevent both companies from facing a courtroom test regarding the impact of their platforms on youth mental health.Why it mattersThese cases were intende