TikTok reached a settlement with a 15-year-old Florida teenager who accused the platform of damaging his mental health through addictive design. The case, which could have set a significant legal precedent regarding social media companies’ responsibilities for harm to minors, was resolved just weeks before trial. The teen, identified only by his initials R.K.C., had previously settled with YouTube in June. Meta and Snapchat remain as defendants in the case, with trial scheduled to begin on July 27.
Walter Murrow
July 2, 2026
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