Summary
A group of parents, including Ellen Roome, is suing TikTok in a U.S. court for the deaths of their children linked to a dangerous social media challenge. They want TikTok to be held accountable and are advocating for a new law allowing parents to access their deceased children's social media accounts. TikTok states that it bans harmful content and is seeking to dismiss the case, arguing jurisdiction issues.
Key Facts
- Ellen Roome is part of a group of parents suing TikTok after their children died from a "blackout challenge."
- The lawsuit is filed by the Social Media Victims Law Centre in Delaware, USA.
- The parents want legislation called "Jools' Law" to allow parents to access deceased children's social media accounts.
- TikTok claims it prohibits harmful content and uses detection systems to remove such material.
- The platform is trying to dismiss the case, citing jurisdiction and U.S. law protections.
- The parents' lawsuit alleges that TikTok's design encourages addiction and engagement, leading to harmful behavior.
- Ellen Roome emphasizes that the case is about accountability, not money.
