US Lawsuits Against Social Media and Gaming Platforms
Key Questions
What recent lawsuits have school districts filed against social media companies?
LAUSD and other California school districts are suing social media companies, seeking monetary damages and design changes to platforms, drawing parallels to the Juul litigation with a trial set for February 2027.
What is the status of the TikTok settlement in teen mental health cases?
TikTok settled with a 15-year-old male plaintiff ahead of the first bellwether trial scheduled for July 27, 2026, which also involves Meta and Snap.
How many cases are pending in the Roblox MDL?
The Roblox MDL currently has 2,893 pending cases, with the first trial pushed to 2027 and over 100 federal cases involving grooming allegations.
Legal accountability expands: City of Boston sues social media companies over student mental health. TikTok settled with a 15-year-old male plaintiff ahead of first bellwether trial (July 27, 2026) involving Meta and Snap; Snap CEO may testify. Google and Meta denied new trial. Pennsylvania prosecutor sues Roblox for predator loopholes. Meta settles Breathitt County for $27M. Supreme Court rejected Meta appeal in Vermont. YouTube settles two new teen mental health lawsuits. Landmark March 2026 jury findings against Meta/YouTube. Roblox grooming case with jury liability, 100+ federal cases, attorney for 3000+ survivors. First trial pushed to 2027. MDL now has 2,893 pending cases. New: LAUSD and California school districts sue social media companies, seeking money and design changes, drawing parallel to Juul litigation; trial set for February 2027.