Meta settles with second teen in social media addiction lawsuit; case against Snapchat …

Meta has settled with a second teen who sued the company and other social media platforms, accusing them of physical and mental health injuries. Saturday, October 31, 2026 1:02AM LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has settled with a second teen who sued the company and several other social media platforms, alleging they were responsible for physical and mental health injuries. The settlement leaves Snapchat as the sole remaining defendant in the case. The two plaintiffs, ages 16 and 18, continue to pursue claims against the platform. In the lawsuit, they say they began engaging in what they described as “addictive and problematic” use of social media platforms, resulting in depression, eating disorders, self-harm and body dysmorphia, among other alleged harms. The plaintiffs allege Snapchat was designed to maximize the amount of time young users spend on the app through features like Snapstreaks, Snapscores, push notifications and filters. In a statement to Eyewitness News, Snap said its platform differs from traditional social media, opening to a camera, not a feed, and no social comparison metrics. “We have built safeguards into the platform, introduced safety tools and educational resources, and we believe the evidence will
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