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Social media addiction refers to the compulsive use of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or X despite negative consequences.
Tech companies rely on advertising revenue, and that means keeping users on their platforms as long as possible. To achieve this, they implement behavioral psychology models to manipulate user behavior.
Social Media
Big gaming companies have designed their products to be incredibly addictive, especially for young boys and girls.
Video Games
Sports betting platforms aggressively pushed addictive features, misleading promotions, and risky wagering systems.
If you or your child used FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, ESPN BET, Sleeper, or any other online sports betting application, legal help may be available.
Sports Betting Apps
Online sports betting apps have exploded in popularity—along with hidden risks. Many users, including minors, were exposed to predatory designs, deceptive “risk-free” offers, and addictive gameplay mechanics that caused substantial financial losses. Our law firm is actively investigating claims on behalf of individuals harmed by these platforms.
Your child used an online sports betting app and is still under 18 years old.
You lost money through an online sports betting app while you were under 18 years old at the time.
You used the online sports betting app while over 18 and under 30 years old and suffered a diagnosed injury* or lost $10K/more as a result.
You used the online sports betting app while 30 years old or older and lost $50K/more or suffered a diagnosed injury* as a result.
*Qualifying Diagnosed Injuries: Gambling Disorder (addiction), Depression, Anxiety, Attempted Suicide, Suicide, Other Injury
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Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok have faced allegations that their platforms are intentionally designed to be addictive, especially for children and teenagers. Excessive use of these services may be linked to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
The deadline to take legal action on social media–related claims is limited and varies by state. Waiting too long could cost you your right to seek justice, so acting immediately is critical to protect your rights. Financial recovery from a social media lawsuit can give families the support they need to help their child heal and move toward lasting stability and a better future.
You may qualify to file a social media addiction lawsuit if you or your child:
• Developed an addiction to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok.
• Experienced physical or emotional harm linked to that addiction.
• Were under 18 years old at the time the addiction began.
There is a strong body of scientific evidence supporting legal claims that gaming companies have created gaming addiction through such tactics as:
• Hiring Ph.D. behavioral psychologists and neuroscientists to develop their games
• Using predatory monetization strategies
• Collecting data to promote personalized content
• Using feedback loops to give users a reason to continue playing