TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits ahead of trial

TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits brought by young people who accuse social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive and harming their mental health, a plaintiffs’ lawyer said MondayThe terms of the settlements are confidential and subject to the finalisation of written settlement agreements with TikTok, according to Joseph VanZandt, a lawyer for the plaintiffs.

TikTok did not immediately respond ‌to a request ⁠for comment.

The ⁠cases are among thousands of similar lawsuits consolidated in California state court. The plaintiffs’ claims against Meta Platforms, Google’s ​YouTube and Snap Inc’s Snapchat will continue. A trial is scheduled in October.