TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits concerning addictive platform designs. Young plaintiffs alleged social media platforms harmed their mental health and well-being. These cases are part of thousands consolidated in California state court. Claims against Meta, Google's YouTube, and Snap's Snapchat will continue. Attorneys are using these bellwether trials to gauge jury sentiment.

The suit lands as Meta reports $2.4 billion in quarterly legal costs and a rare 14% profit decline. Pressure is mounting.

NEW YORK, Aug 3 : TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits brought by young people who accuse social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive and harming…