Meta settles social media harms lawsuit, leaving Snap as sole defendant

Meta reached a confidential settlement in a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles, leaving Snap as the sole remaining defendant for proceedings starting next week.

Lawyers for plaintiffs SJ and KDB argued their clients were exposed to addictive features starting at ages 13 and 15, while Snap stated its platform prioritizes community safety.

TikTok and YouTube previously settled with the plaintiffs, while Meta's agreement shields executives like CEO Mark Zuckerberg from testifying in court.