Who Is Eligible to File a Social Media Addiction Lawsuit?

When you call in, the initial assessment will determine whether you are eligible. While criteria may vary, typically, your child must have used social media platforms or generative AI character platforms like Character AI or Poly AI, and there must be documented harms resulting from that use. We generally do not represent children over a certain age due to legal complexities, including contract enforceability and the unique vulnerabilities of minors. Since the frontal lobe continues developing until around age 24 or 25, younger users, especially those under 18, are more susceptible to harm, which is often reflected in the severity of their experiences. This does not mean adults are not harmed, but the degree and frequency of harm can differ. In cases where a child has died, those factors alone are typically sufficient for eligibility. For ongoing harms, some form of medical treatment is required, though it does not have to be formal—school counseling, hospitalization, or pediatrician visits can all serve as verification. While many people acknowledge that social media can be harmful—whether by disrupting sleep or increasing compulsive phone use—the legal process requires verifiable harm that can be documented.