Quick answer
As of October 2026, about 3,800 cases were pending in the federal social media addiction MDL (No. 3047), juries in Los Angeles and Santa Fe had ruled against Meta (Los Angeles also against YouTube), the companies had appealed, and the first federal school-district test trial was set for February 2027.
The big picture
- Federal cases are combined in MDL No. 3047 in Northern California; about 3,800 were pending in October 2026, the largest one-month increase so far.
- Thousands more are coordinated in California state court (JCCP 5255).
- In 2026, juries in Los Angeles and Santa Fe ruled against Meta, and the Los Angeles jury also ruled against YouTube. The companies have appealed.
- Families’ individual injury claims remain open and continue to move forward.
What’s next
- Jury selection in the first federal school-district test trial is scheduled for February 3, 2027.
- More state-court trials are being scheduled in California.
What this means for your family
Cases are moving now. Families who are signed and ready can be part of what happens next. 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.
Common questions
Is it too late to file a social media lawsuit?
Not for most families. Cases are still being filed every month, but each state has its own deadline. Ask early.
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: MDL Update, MDL 3047 status (Oct 2026); Drugwatch, social media addiction lawsuit timeline. 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.