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Families Sue Social Media Giants Over Teen Suicides | Raleigh News
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Four families are taking legal action against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, claiming their platforms caused devastating mental health crises that led to the suicides of their teenage children. The teens, aged 13 to 18, suffered from addiction, sleep loss, depression, and suicidal ideation — harms the companies allegedly knew about but failed to fix. This isn’t the first lawsuit; deaths occurred even after prior cases, underscoring ongoing risks. As lawmakers stall on critical safety legislation, these families argue social media remains a lethal threat to youth well-being.
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