Instagram Addiction Lawsuits (2024)
Instagram addiction harming you or your child? You’re not alone.
Frances Haugen, Meta Whistleblower: “Teenagers are killing themselves because of Instagram.”
You may be able to hold Instagram accountable for allegedly harming young people’s mental health.
Has Instagram Harmed Your Child?
Our experienced attorneys are pursuing cases against Instagram that focus on the platform’s addictive algorithm and its harmful effects on children.
Currently, we represent 170+ families whose children were harmed by social media companies.
If you believe that you or your child has suffered as a result of Instagram use, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation to learn more about your legal options.
What impact does Instagram have on children and young adults?
Meta’s own internal research – leaked by whistleblower Frances Haugen – shows that they have known since 2018 that Instagram harms teens.
Frances Haugen, Meta Whistleblower: “Instagram makes body image issues worse for 1 in 3 teen girls. They know it.”
Meta’s research found that young girls who spend over an hour a day on Instagram are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
Additionally, Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics found that increased use of social media, particularly Instagram, was associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety among young people.
If you or your child experienced any of these illnesses or symptoms, we may be able to represent you in an Instagram lawsuit seeking to recover compensation that can help with therapy, hospitalizations, and medical bills. If your child died by suicide, you may be eligible to file a legal claim for wrongful death.
Our lawyers represent 170+ families whose children were harmed by social media companies.
Gibbs Law Group is trailblazing the fight to hold Instagram accountable for the harm they have caused.
Instagram and other social media platforms claimed that they were immune from certain legal claims and argued that these lawsuits should be dismissed, but our law firm successfully argued that the lawsuits should be allowed to move forward. The federal and state court judges overseeing the case agreed, allowing the lawsuits to move forward.
Latest News on Instagram Addiction
Congress is investigating the effects of social media addiction on children and teens, and at a recent Congressional hearing, they demanded that social media companies account for the way their products are hurting children. One senator stated that social media companies “have a product that’s killing people,” and another senator criticized them for failing “to police themselves at our kids’ expense.”
Recently, the US Surgeon General called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarette packs, to alert parents and youth to the potential risks and dangers of these platforms.
Holding Instagram Accountable
If you believe you or your child has been harmed by Instagram addiction, our firm is here to help. Our experienced attorneys are committed to advocating for the rights of individuals and families affected by Instagram addiction.
Discussing your or your child’s physical and mental health can be incredibly tough. Contact our trauma-informed legal team to confidentially discuss the best options for you and your family. Consultation calls are entirely free and confidential.
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Are these individual lawsuits or Instagram class action lawsuits?
The Instagram addiction lawsuits are not part of a class action lawsuit but are a group of individually filed cases known as a mass tort lawsuit. These are individual cases that share a common issue: individuals suffering injuries and harms from Instagram. Each person allegedly harmed by Instagram files their own individual case, but many victims share similar claims against the company.
In fact, parents recognize that it’s not their fault or their child’s fault, that they’re not alone, and that they can do something to hold Instagram accountable. They are seeking justice trying to ensure that no child is harmed again.
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Andre represents plaintiffs in class actions and mass torts, including in the areas of consumer protection, privacy, and products liability.
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