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Snapchat Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Jan 20, 2026United States3 sources

Summary

Snapchat has settled a lawsuit related to teen social media addiction before the trial began. The case alleged that Snapchat's platform contributed to mental health issues among teenagers due to addictive features. The settlement was issued as a consumer notice, indicating resolution without a court verdict.

Incident Details

Domain
Addiction & Mental Health
Harm Types
Addiction
Platforms
Companies

Who Was Affected

Age
Teen
Gender
Unknown
Group
Children