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K.G.M. v. TIKTOK, Inc., e tal.
Date: 01-21-2026
Case Number: 23MCV03371
Judge: Carolyn B. Kuhl
Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Los Angeles, California, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs product liability, tort and intentional tort theories.
K.G.M. v. Snap refers to a major lawsuit where a plaintiff (K.G.M.) sued Snap Inc., alleging its social media platform was intentionally designed to be addictive, causing mental health issues, with Snap recently settling the case, while other platforms like Meta and TikTok face similar litigation. The suit, mirroring big tobacco litigation, claims features like infinite scroll and algorithms fostered depression and self-harm, with internal Snap concerns about teen mental health known for years.
Key Details of the Lawsuit:
Plaintiff: A 19-year-old identified as K.G.M., who claims Snapchat's design led to addiction and mental health harm.
Allegations: Snap intentionally designed addictive features (infinite scroll, autoplay) to hook users, causing depression, eating disorders, and self-harm, much like tobacco companies hid health risks.
Legal Context: Part of broader lawsuits against major social media companies (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) over youth mental health.
Snap's Position: The company had previously disputed these claims, calling internal concerns about teen mental health "cherry-picked" and out of context.
Outcome & Significance:
Snap Settlement: Snap settled the case with K.G.M. in January 2026, with terms undisclosed, avoiding a trial.
Broader Impact: This settlement and ongoing similar lawsuits highlight growing legal pressure on social media companies regarding user well-being, drawing parallels to past industry-wide health crises
K.G.M. v. Snap refers to a major lawsuit where a plaintiff (K.G.M.) sued Snap Inc., alleging its social media platform was intentionally designed to be addictive, causing mental health issues, with Snap recently settling the case, while other platforms like Meta and TikTok face similar litigation. The suit, mirroring big tobacco litigation, claims features like infinite scroll and algorithms fostered depression and self-harm, with internal Snap concerns about teen mental health known for years.
Key Details of the Lawsuit:
Plaintiff: A 19-year-old identified as K.G.M., who claims Snapchat's design led to addiction and mental health harm.
Allegations: Snap intentionally designed addictive features (infinite scroll, autoplay) to hook users, causing depression, eating disorders, and self-harm, much like tobacco companies hid health risks.
Legal Context: Part of broader lawsuits against major social media companies (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) over youth mental health.
Snap's Position: The company had previously disputed these claims, calling internal concerns about teen mental health "cherry-picked" and out of context.
Outcome & Significance:
Snap Settlement: Snap settled the case with K.G.M. in January 2026, with terms undisclosed, avoiding a trial.
Broader Impact: This settlement and ongoing similar lawsuits highlight growing legal pressure on social media companies regarding user well-being, drawing parallels to past industry-wide health crises
Outcome:
Settled on undisclosed terms.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of K.G.M. v. TIKTOK, Inc., e tal.?
The outcome was: Settled on undisclosed terms.
Which court heard K.G.M. v. TIKTOK, Inc., e tal.?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Carolyn B. Kuhl.
Who were the attorneys in K.G.M. v. TIKTOK, Inc., e tal.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Los Angeles Commercial Litigation Lawyer Directory.
When was K.G.M. v. TIKTOK, Inc., e tal. decided?
This case was decided on January 21, 2026.