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US Court Allows 3,000 Social Media Lawsuits
By Sushma
•4 hours ago
•Updated August 11, 2026
•3 min read
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- 1The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected tech companies’ early attempt to halt more than 3,000 lawsuits.
- 2The cases accuse major platforms of creating addictive designs that contribute to mental health problems among children and teenagers.
- 3The lawsuits will continue in US courts, while governments and regulators in several countries are also tightening rules on social media use by minors.
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US Court Allows 3,000 Social Media Lawsuits
3.50/ 5
"A US appeals court has allowed more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms to proceed. The companies are accused of designing addictive products that harm children, while the court rejected an early attempt to stop the cases."
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