Video: Social Media Addiction MDL Update: What Parents Need to Know
July 8, 2026
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Kentucky School District Awarded $27 Million in Social Media Lawsuit
A rural school district in Kentucky was awarded $27 million last week from social media platforms, including Meta.
I’m Attorney Tracy Paulsen, founder of Rightful Legal.
Mental Health Allegations Against Social Media Companies
The Kentucky school district claimed that there was a mental health crisis in its schools in which young children and minors suffered mental health injuries from using social media.
The allegations are that these social media companies intentionally designed their products to target and harm young children and make them addicted.
How Social Media Addiction Claims Work
Because of this addiction, young people are suffering injuries. These can include anxiety, depression, poor school performance, self-harm, body dysmorphia, suicidal ideation, and, in some cases, suicide.
Social Media Lawsuits in California
Cases are currently moving forward in California state court because many of these social media companies are headquartered in California.
National Social Media Multidistrict Litigation
There is also national multidistrict litigation in federal court in the Northern District of California, where individuals who have been harmed can bring claims against these social media companies.
Who May Qualify for a Social Media Lawsuit?
If your child is under 18, has been harmed by social media, has used social media for more than three hours a day, and has suffered injuries such as anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphia, or self-harm, you may have a case.
This may also apply if your child has sought counseling, care from a doctor, or medication, and there is evidence that they have been trying to address these harms.
Why You Should Not Wait
Right now is a great time to bring that case. Do not wait. Statutes of limitations apply.
I represent clients across the country whose children have been harmed.
Free Consultation and Final Thoughts
You can reach me at 617-821-5856 if you have questions. I can answer them during a free consultation.
If you found this video helpful, please like or share, and stay tuned for more updates. Thank you.
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