Quick answer
Families whose child developed anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or a serious body-image disorder after heavy social media use before 18 are bringing claims. The lawsuits allege appearance filters and recommendation feeds pushed vulnerable teens toward harmful content. The companies deny it. The case check is free and confidential.
What the lawsuits allege
Families allege that appearance filters, comparison-driven feeds and recommendation systems pushed vulnerable teens toward content about dieting and body image, and that the companies knew it. The companies deny the claims.
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory raised concerns about social media’s effect on body image and disordered eating among adolescents.
Who may qualify
- Social media use that began before 18
- A diagnosis or treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, ARFID or a serious body-image disorder
- No diagnosis yet? Heavy use may still support an exposure claim
Not a class action
This is not a class action. Every child’s case is filed in the child’s name, valued on the child’s own facts, and never settled without the family’s written agreement.
Getting help
If your child is struggling now, their health comes first. Talk to their doctor, and if there is any risk of self-harm, call or text 988. The legal questions can wait.
Common questions
Does my child need to have been hospitalized?
No. A diagnosis or treatment helps, but the lawyers review every situation, including families who never got a formal diagnosis.
Is this a class action?
No. Each child’s case is handled individually: filed in the child’s name, valued on the child’s own facts, and never settled without the family’s written agreement.
Does it cost anything to have my case reviewed?
No. The case check is free and confidential. If you hire the firm, the lawyers are paid only from a recovery under a written contingency fee agreement. No recovery, no attorney fee.
Sources: U.S. Surgeon General, Social Media and Youth Mental Health advisory (2023); U.S. District Court, N.D. Cal., MDL 3047 order on motions to dismiss (Nov 14, 2023). Attorney advertising by Grove and Associates PLC; responsible attorney Justin Grove. Results in other cases don’t predict the outcome of yours. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.