Teen drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta

A 15-year-old plaintiff withdrew a planned trial against Meta over claims its apps fueled social media addiction and teen mental health harm.

He had already settled with Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, but did not receive any payment from Meta.

The withdrawal spares Meta from a courtroom test on allegations that its platforms contributed to anxiety and depression in teens.

Meta still faces broader litigation over social media addiction and youth safety claims.