Single-source·Aug 22, 2026·1 sources analyzed
Teen withdraws lawsuit against social media companies
A teenager has decided to drop her lawsuit against Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat. The case was part of a larger effort to hold social media companies accountable for addictive platform designs. (sources: thehill)
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The teenager, referred to as P.M.Y., had been set to go to trial later this year. She previously reached a settlement with TikTok.
- The lawsuit targeted Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat for allegedly creating addictive platforms.
- The case was part of a series of lawsuits against social media companies.
- The teenager had settled a separate lawsuit with TikTok.
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