Empowering Parents to Protect Their Kids and Hold Social Media Companies Accountable
Kids 12-16 had a 146% increase in suicide between 2007 & 2018
WHO WE ARE
The Social Media Victims Law Center
The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) works to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users. SMVLC seeks to apply principles of product liability to force social media companies to elevate consumer safety to the forefront of their economic analysis and design safer platforms that protect users from foreseeable harm.
People who are taking care of loved ones who are traumatized can’t stop thinking what they are going through. One reason it was so invaluable we had Matt in our lives is I was so completely distraught over what was happening that it was wonderful to know that someone in the background was making certain that things were being taking care of. I will always be grateful for that..
I would like to thank you and your staff for your continued efforts and support in assisting our family. . . Your firms’ relentless pursuit for justice is greatly appreciated.
Effects of Social Media
Recent Cases
Social Media Victims Law Center and C.A. Goldberg, PLLC amend
Neville Complaint alleging Snap, Inc. knew for years that Snapchat
was being used as an “open-air digital drug market”
Social Media Victims Law Center sues Snapchat for its role in facilitating drug sales that resulted in the deaths of 27 individuals
Social Media Victims Law Center sues ByteDance and TikTok in the death of 16-year-old Chase Nasca; Parents travel to Washington D.C. to hear congressional testimony of TikTok CEO
Social Media Victims Law Center, Law Office of John V. Elmore, Giffords Law Center file wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of victims of 2022 mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, N.Y.
Social Media Victims Law Center and C.A. Goldberg, PLLC amend
Neville Complaint alleging Snap, Inc. knew for years that Snapchat
was being used as an “open-air digital drug market”
Social Media Victims Law Center sues Snapchat for its role in facilitating drug sales that resulted in the deaths of 27 individuals
Social Media in the News
Meta sued by over 42 attorneys general alleging Facebook, Instagram features are addictive and target kids and young adults
A second Meta employee has come forward and is set to testify before Congress tomorrow, November 7th, in regard to platform safety issues for children and teens.
Arturo Bejar, Meta Whistleblower, testifies at senate hearing revealing Meta knew that Instagram was harming kids but made the decision to elevate profits over public safety.
Meta sued by over 42 attorneys general alleging Facebook, Instagram features are addictive and target kids and young adults