# Snap settles teen harm lawsuit ahead of its first trial

_Published Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Snap has settled a lawsuit brought by two teenagers who accused it of designing an addictive platform that contributed to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, TechCrunch reports. The case was set to become Snap's first trial in a broader wave of litigation over social media's effects on young users.

The plaintiffs had previously settled with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. They attributed compulsive use to features including autoplay and infinite scrolling.

Snap confirmed the resolution in a statement. It had already settled its other cases scheduled for trial; CEO Evan Spiegel had been expected to testify in this one.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/snap-settles-lawsuit-accusing-platform-of-fueling-teen-depression-and-eating-disorders/)

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Published: 2026-11-02T19:58:13.672Z
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