Google has settled a lawsuit with a Florida teenager alleging YouTube's addictive design, amid growing legal scrutiny of social media platforms' impact on children's mental health.
The lawsuit was filed by a Florida teenager
Jun 24, 2026
01:29 pm
What's the storyYouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager, adding to the growing number of legal challenges against social media platforms for their impact on children's mental health.
The case was filed by a 16-year-old, referred to as RKC in court records, who accused YouTube and other tech giants of designing platform features that promote excessive engagement among children.
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