Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark social media addiction settlement*
Young people are speaking up
The New York Times reports that Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle claims involving alleged harm from its social media platforms.
Lawsuits allege that addictive platform features exposed young users to serious harm, including depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety, and self-harm.
If you or your child suffered serious mental health harm after using Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, or YouTube, you may qualify for a free, confidential review.
No formal diagnosis is required to ask. A review does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee representation or recovery.
You may qualify if:
- You or your child used Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, or YouTube regularly, and
- It was followed by serious harm — depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or self-harm, and
- There was treatment along the way — therapy, counseling, medication, or a hospital stay
*The headline references reporting by The New York Times. Settlement terms, availability, eligibility, and potential compensation are not guaranteed and depend on individual facts, court approval, and applicable legal criteria. This page is attorney advertising and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times or Meta.