Youth Social Media Harm

Young people who suffered various harmful effects after heavy social media are bringing cases to hold these powerful corporations accountable. The harms listed in the cases have included:

Eating Disorders
Body Dysmorphia
Self-Harm
Suicide, Suicide Attempts, or Suicidal Ideation

What are Youth Social Media claims about?

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    As of July 1, 2024, the federal Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation reported that nearly 600 cases have been filed into a consolidated lawsuit in a California federal court.

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    The consolidated federal claims are being pursued by young people who suffered from a variety of harmful effects following a history of heavy social media use. Many of the claims have involved eating disorders, self-harm, or suicidal acts, attempts, or ideation.

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    The defendants in these cases include the owners of Tik-Tok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram.

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    People who experienced these harms may have a very short time to bring their claims under the potentially applicable statutes of limitation. Those interested in bringing claims should act very quickly.

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    Consolidated cases like this, MDL No. 3047, follow special rules and procedures that differ from ordinary lawsuits. Most often, they do not require the same level of participation from the injured person as an individual case.

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    Lawyers (like us) with experience handling these complex dockets can make the experience much smoother and take all necessary steps to provide the best chance at full compensation. We also believe these cases can push the defendants to implement better safety practices.

How do I file a Youth Social Media Harm claim?

A series of form fields and a check mark

Step 1

Complete the form below (or call us). It will help us ensure that you qualify for the case, and allow us to begin taking steps to develop your case.

Step 2

We’ll gather a few important documents from you that we use to prove that you are entitled to recovery. In most cases you won’t need to do much else.

Step 3

If your claim is successful, we will ensure that any settlement payment is satisfactory to you, and help get you paid as quickly as possible.

Why Choose Coulson P.C. for Your Claim?

Our lawyers concentrate on complex cases affecting many people.

Our deep experience in this area ensures that your case will be handled the right way.

At the same time, our focus on a few select cases at a time ensures that you’ll receive the kind of care and attention you deserve.

If you’re not sure, we have a suggestion— call us! You can talk to a real lawyer who will have actual responsibility for your case.

Frequently asked youth social media harm questions

  • The cases filed so far have focused on a number of harms. Our firm is currently accepting cases involving people under 25 who have suffered an eating disorder, self-harm, or suicide or suicidal ideation/attempt.

  • Various other factors are important. These include when the harm occurred, the state the victim lives in, and whether other likely causes are present. Our experienced and compassionate attorneys and staff can help determine whether we may be able to help you.

  • An MDL is a group of consolidated lawsuits in federal court. These cases are created by a panel of federal judges called the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (or JPML). The JPML groups cases together in an MDL when they are likely to share common issues, but many MDL’s are NOT class actions. That means if you want to bring a claim, you can’t just sit back and wait to get a notice in the mail.

  • This is case specific, and in general it is truly too early to say. In most successful drug MDLs, individual payments can be very substantial. Of course, not all claims or cases are successful. An experienced complex case lawyer can help you maximize your recovery.

  • You shouldn't. Like most law firms that handle these cases, we never charge out-of-pocket attorneys fees. We only get paid if we win your case, and our fee is limited to a portion of your recovery.

  • Like most things, it depends. MDLs can last for several years, but sometimes claims can be settled much sooner. In some instances, people who file their claims early on are the first to see resolutions.