This is our monthly summary of the social media addiction litigation against Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube. It covers what changed in the past month and what comes next. The entry-by-entry history is kept in the update log on our social media addiction lawsuit page.
Following the Case Because of Your Child?
Your family may have a claim if all four are true:
- Your child is 25 or younger today, or was under 18 when the heavy use began.
- They used Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat or YouTube about three or more hours a day, starting before age 18.
- They were diagnosed with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
- They were treated by a doctor, psychiatrist, therapist or counselor.
All four? Call 866-837-1010 or send us a message. The review is free and confidential.
Where Things Stand in November 2026
- 4,309 cases are pending in federal MDL 3047 as of the November 2 report, up from 3,824 a month earlier and 3,208 the month before that.
- One verdict. The only jury award is still the $6 million verdict against Meta and YouTube from March 2026, and both companies are appealing.
- No global settlement. Nothing has been agreed that would pay the family claims as a group.
What Happened in the Past Month
The second individual trial in Los Angeles ended before it began. Jury selection started October 28 with two young plaintiffs. YouTube and TikTok had already settled with both. Meta settled with the remaining plaintiff suing it on October 30, and Snap settled with both on November 2, two days before opening statements. None of the amounts was disclosed.
That makes two individual trials in a row in which every defendant except those in the first trial paid to avoid a jury. It tells families the companies see risk in these cases. It does not tell anyone what a case is worth, because the terms are secret.
Earlier in the fall, TikTok settled with the State of Alabama for at least $100 million, and the full terms of Meta’s settlement with the states became public: $12.19 billion guaranteed, up to $17.1 billion. Both pay governments, not families. Our post on the payout per person explains the difference.
What Comes Next
- February 2027: a federal trial in a school district case from Tucson, before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.
- March 2027: the next Los Angeles personal injury trial before Judge Carolyn Kuhl.
- The appeal of the March 2026 verdict by Meta and YouTube.
What It Means for Families
Nothing that happened this month files a claim for anyone or pauses a deadline. Tennessee generally allows one year and Alabama and Georgia two. If your child was harmed, the question is whether the claim qualifies and whether it is timely, and our post on who qualifies and how to file for your child walks through both. Company by company, see our pages on Meta, TikTok and Snapchat.
Talk With a Social Media Addiction Lawyer
Fob & Foster Personal Injury Lawyers review these claims at no charge. Call 866-837-1010 or send us a message. There is no fee unless we recover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest update in the social media addiction lawsuit?
As of November 2026, 4,309 cases are pending in federal MDL 3047. The second Los Angeles trial was called off after every defendant settled with the two plaintiffs, the last being Snap on November 2. The next trials are set for February and March 2027.
Has the social media addiction lawsuit been settled?
No. A few individual cases have settled on confidential terms just before trial, and Meta and TikTok have settled with state governments. There is no settlement covering the family injury claims as a group.
When is the next social media addiction trial?
A federal school-district case from Tucson is set for February 2027, and the next Los Angeles personal injury trial is set for March 2027.
Fob James, IV
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large national firm for several years, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society. Many of Fob’s cases are high profile and have been featured in, among others: Bloomberg News, PlanAdvisor, AL.com, PlanSponsor, National Law Review, and BusinessInsider. For his work in obtaining numerous multi-million dollar outcomes for his clients, Fob has been recognized by: National Trial Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers Rising Star (2020-2026), Birmingham Business Journal Who’s Who in Law (2023-2025), and TrustAnalytica – Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Alabama.