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Meta settles with teen plaintiff in social media addiction case
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Meta settled with an 18-year-old plaintiff who alleged its platforms harmed her mental health, avoiding a trial against the company. Snap remains the sole defendant in the bellwether case, according to The Epoch Times.
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The case is part of litigation over claims that social media platforms harmed young users; its outcome may be relevant to families and technology companies. The articles do not report settlement terms or a court finding on the allegations.