SMVLC Files Lawsuit After Multiple Teens’ Suicides Following Instagram Sextortion
Our firm has just filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the tech company has ignored sextortion schemes that target teens on Instagram. This lawsuit represents two teens, 16‑year‑old M.D. from Dunblane, Scotland, and 13‑year‑old L.M. from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who tragically died as a result of being victimized by sextortion schemes on Instagram. It […]
TIME Magazine Features Matthew P. Bergman and SMVLC
We are proud to share that TIME Magazine featured our founder, Matthew P. Bergman, shedding light on the day-to-day work of Matt and our team at The Social Media Victims Law Center and our fight to hold social media and AI companies accountable for the harm their products have caused children and teens, as well as […]
What Is Omegle? How To Protect Your Children
Parenting in the digital age is challenging. There are dozens of dangerous sites and thousands of malicious users out there. One of those sites is Omegle, a social platform known for hosting predators and explicit content. What Is Omegle? Omegle is a social media platform for anonymous online chats. Its tagline, which appears at the […]
Parents Magazine Names Laura Marquez-Garrett as One of Its 2025 Next Gen Award Winners
We’re incredibly proud to share that very own Laura Marquez-Garrett has been awarded the Parents 2025 Next Gen Award—a new honor celebrating 40 people across the country who are helping families not just get by, but truly thrive. It’s a big moment, and one that reflects the impact Laura continues to make for kids and […]
Senator Grassley Criticizes Snapchat for Failure to Curb Deadly Drug Sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 30, 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a sharp rebuke to Snapchat, accusing the social media platform of inadequately addressing the sale of deadly drugs, particularly fentanyl, despite its public support for National Fentanyl Awareness Day. In a pointed letter to Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel, Grassley highlighted […]
Mother Files Lawsuit Over Son’s Subway Surfing Accident in New York State Supreme Court
This past week, Norma Nazario appeared in New York State Supreme Court to pursue a subway surfing lawsuit against social media companies and transit agencies following the death of her son, Zackery, who was fatally injured while subway surfing in Brooklyn. She alleges that platforms like Meta, ByteDance, and TikTok promote dangerous trends, while also […]
What to Know About Florida’s New Social Media Law
On January 1, 2025, a new Florida law took effect, banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts. Though House Bill 3, titled “Online Protections for Minors,” is now an active law, the Florida government will not legally enforce it until late February due to ongoing litigation concerning free speech. Supporters […]
Social Media and Children’s Mental Health: What Parents Can Do To Keep Their Kids Safe Online
Attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett gave their presentation on social media’s impact on children’s mental health to the NOCO Moms Together Group at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Monday, December 2nd. They spoke with families and community members about all things social media, sharing what they had seen and learned over the past […]
Can Parents Sue Instagram On Behalf of Their Child or Teen?
If your child or teen has suffered from addiction to Instagram to the point where it interferes with their daily life, you may be able to file a lawsuit against Meta, Instagram’s parent company. What Parties Are Currently Suing Instagram for Harms Against Children and Teens? There are multiple parties that may be eligible to […]