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SMVLC Files Lawsuit After Multiple Teens’ Suicides Following Instagram Sextortion

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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 […]

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Can Parents Sue Instagram On Behalf of Their Child or Teen?

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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

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Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Continue in California Courts

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Hundreds of families and school districts in California have filed social media lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google on behalf of children who were harmed after extensively using the platforms. A growing body of scientific evidence confirms that rampant problematic social media use is largely responsible for the unprecedented mental health crisis in today’s

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Former Facebook Engineer, Arturo Bejar, Set to Testify at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Child Safety

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A second whistleblower has come forward and is set to testify to congress on November 7th alleging that Meta’s platforms chose to maximize profits with complete disregard to protect children and teen users.

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