US Lawsuits Against Social Media and Gaming Platforms
Key Questions
What recent court outcomes have occurred in lawsuits against Meta and Google regarding youth addiction?
Google and Meta were denied new trials in youth addiction cases, and the Supreme Court rejected Meta's appeal in a Vermont state-level suit. Meta also settled its first school district lawsuit with Breathitt County for $27 million.
Has Roblox faced legal action over predator safety issues?
A Pennsylvania prosecutor sued Roblox for predator loopholes, and a grooming case resulted in jury liability findings with over 100 federal cases pending. The first trial is scheduled for 2027.
What landmark jury findings emerged in March 2026 related to social media addiction?
Two juries found that Meta and other platforms knowingly engineered addiction features. A new legal overview for parents considering lawsuits has also been published.
Legal accountability expands beyond school districts. Google and Meta denied new trial in youth addiction cases. Pennsylvania prosecutor sues Roblox for predator loopholes. Meta settles first school district lawsuit (Breathitt County, $27M). Supreme Court rejected Meta's appeal in Vermont state-level addiction suit. New UK £20m settlement to US schools. Landmark jury findings in March 2026: two juries found Meta and others knowingly engineered addiction. Roblox grooming case with jury liability, 100+ federal cases, attorney representing 3000+ survivors. First trial pushed to 2027. New legal overview for parents considering lawsuits published.