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R.K.C. v. Google, et al
Date: 06-23-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Carolyn Kuhl
Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: John Morgan and Emily Jeffcott
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Los Angeles, California, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a tort theory claiming that they defendants intentionally designed game that addict him.
R.K.C. v. Google, a 15-year-old plaintiff sued YouTube (owned by Google), claiming its platform is designed to be addictive and caused him mental health harms. Google recently settled this lawsuit. However, R.K.C. continues to sue other social media companies, with that trial scheduled for July in Los Angeles.
Key Details of the Case
The Plaintiff: A teenager identified in court records as R.K.C.The Allegations: R.K.C. argued that features like "infinite scroll" and "autoplay" were created to intentionally hook children and maximize usage time, all at the expense of youth mental health.
The Settlement: Google settled the case ahead of a planned landmark trial. The specific financial details of the Google settlement were not released.
Broader Lawsuits: R.K.C. is still involved in a major ongoing lawsuit against other social media companies, including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and Snap Inc., with a trial set to begin in Los Angeles on July 27.
ContextThis lawsuit is part of a larger wave of national litigation regarding social media harms to children. Hundreds of cases argue that platforms mislead the public about the safety of their products and intentionally design interfaces that negatively impact young users.Would you like to know more about the broader social media addiction lawsuits against companies like Meta and TikTok, or are you interested in recent antitrust cases involving Google? Let me know how you'd like to proceed!Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen -
"This matter has been amicably resolved and our focus remains on building age-appropriate products and parental controls that deli.
CGoogle settles teen's addiction claims against YouTube ahead ...Jun 23, 2026 —
The case was filed by a 15-year-old identified in court records as RKC, who accused YouTube and several other technology companies...
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teenJ
R.K.C. v. Google, a 15-year-old plaintiff sued YouTube (owned by Google), claiming its platform is designed to be addictive and caused him mental health harms. Google recently settled this lawsuit. However, R.K.C. continues to sue other social media companies, with that trial scheduled for July in Los Angeles.
Key Details of the Case
The Plaintiff: A teenager identified in court records as R.K.C.The Allegations: R.K.C. argued that features like "infinite scroll" and "autoplay" were created to intentionally hook children and maximize usage time, all at the expense of youth mental health.
The Settlement: Google settled the case ahead of a planned landmark trial. The specific financial details of the Google settlement were not released.
Broader Lawsuits: R.K.C. is still involved in a major ongoing lawsuit against other social media companies, including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and Snap Inc., with a trial set to begin in Los Angeles on July 27.
ContextThis lawsuit is part of a larger wave of national litigation regarding social media harms to children. Hundreds of cases argue that platforms mislead the public about the safety of their products and intentionally design interfaces that negatively impact young users.Would you like to know more about the broader social media addiction lawsuits against companies like Meta and TikTok, or are you interested in recent antitrust cases involving Google? Let me know how you'd like to proceed!Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen -
"This matter has been amicably resolved and our focus remains on building age-appropriate products and parental controls that deli.
CGoogle settles teen's addiction claims against YouTube ahead ...Jun 23, 2026 —
The case was filed by a 15-year-old identified in court records as RKC, who accused YouTube and several other technology companies...
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teenJ
Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum.
RKC is also suing Instagram-parent Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc. in a trial currently set to begin on 27 July in Los Angles
RKC is also suing Instagram-parent Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc. in a trial currently set to begin on 27 July in Los Angles
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About This Case
What was the outcome of R.K.C. v. Google, et al?
The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum. RKC is also suing Instagram-parent Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc. in a trial currently set to begin on 27 July in Los Angles
Which court heard R.K.C. v. Google, et al?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Carolyn Kuhl.
Who were the attorneys in R.K.C. v. Google, et al?
Plaintiff's attorney: John Morgan and Emily Jeffcott. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Los Angeles Insurance Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was R.K.C. v. Google, et al decided?
This case was decided on June 23, 2026.