Meta reaches settlement in Mississippi teen’s social media addiction lawsuit; Case against Snap continues

Meta Platforms Inc. has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by an 18-year-old Mississippi teenager identified by the initials K.D.B., the plaintiff’s lawyer confirmed on Friday, Reuters reported. The lawsuit, which initially named both Meta and Snap Inc., alleged that their social media platforms contributed to serious mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

The trial was scheduled to begin next week at the Los Angeles Superior Court, with jury selection set to start on October 29. However, following the settlement, Meta will avoid going to trial, while the legal proceedings will continue against Snap Inc., Snapchat’s parent company.