Social Media News: TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of a Landmark Trial

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 27 January 2026; Created: 27 January 2026; Last Updated: 27 January 2026

The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.
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Posted: 2026-01-27 08:19:00

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