Over the last decade, social media has become part of everyday life—especially for young people. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are designed to keep users engaged, often for hours at a time.
But growing evidence—and now active litigation—suggests that these platforms may not just be engaging… they may be addictive by design.
Across the country, lawsuits have been filed against major social media companies, alleging that their platforms were deliberately engineered to maximize user engagement in ways that can harm mental health—particularly in teens and young adults.
These cases focus on features such as:
The core allegation is that these companies knew—or should have known—that their design choices could lead to harmful patterns of use.
Internal documents from major social media companies, including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), have revealed troubling findings.
As early as 2019—and likely earlier—internal research reportedly confirmed that these platforms could:
Despite this knowledge, lawsuits allege companies failed to warn users.
You or your child may qualify if:
This includes diagnosed or treated conditions, or significant untreated symptoms lasting six months or more.
These lawsuits aim to hold companies accountable for design choices that may have harmed users, particularly young people.
If you or your child may qualify, contact Ponce Law today for a free consultation. There is no obligation.
