Snap Inc. reached a confidential settlement with two teenagers. The teenagers alleged Snapchat's design was addictive. They claimed it caused depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The agreement was finalized on November 2, 2026. This occurred during jury selection for a bellwether trial. The trial took place in Los Angeles state court.
The plaintiffs had previously settled with Meta Platforms, TikTok, and Google's YouTube. Snap was the last remaining defendant for this specific trial. This case is part of thousands of lawsuits against social media companies. Individuals, school districts, and government entities filed these suits. They allege mental health impacts on young users from the platforms.