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Snap settles social media addiction case, ending bellwether trial

Snap settles social media addiction case, ending bellwether trial

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, settled claims that it designed its platform to be addictive for young users. The agreement, announced Monday, ended a closely watched trial two days before opening arguments in Los Angeles.

Key Facts

  • The claims alleged that Snapchat was intentionally designed to be addictive for young users.
  • Snap reached a settlement with plaintiffs identified as “S.J.” and “K.D.B.”
  • The settlement ended the bellwether trial, a test case that could inform other lawsuits.
  • The parties announced the settlement two days before opening arguments were scheduled to begin in Los Angeles.
  • The article says Meta reached similar settlements the previous month.
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