Social Media Lawsuit Attorney

Families whose children have suffered from severe mental health crises, including depression, eating disorders, or suicidal ideation, due to compulsive social media use may be eligible for significant compensation. Robert Law Group is currently representing families in high-stakes litigation against Meta (Instagram/Facebook), TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube for “design defects” intentionally engineered to addict adolescent users. With landmark bellwether trials currently active in February 2026, the window for high-value claims is narrowing rapidly. Call (832) 509-2303 today or contact us online for a free consultation.

The RLG Advocacy Standard: Intelligence. Intensity. Heart.

At Robert Law Group, we don’t just provide legal services; we provide a powerhouse alternative to the “stuffy and intimidating” legal old-guard. As a female-led firm, we understand that mothers and caregivers are the primary decision-makers protecting their families from digital harm. We bring the “Intelligence of Big Law” to take on tech giants while maintaining the “Heart of a Boutique” to guide you through your child’s recovery.

Understanding Social Media Addiction: A Design Choice, Not a Habit

Current 2026 litigation focuses on platform architecture (design defects) rather than just the state of being “addicted”. We argue these platforms are “defective products” because they utilize:

• Slot Machine Engineering: Features like “infinite scroll” and “intermittent variable rewards” (IVR) trigger dopamine releases in the adolescent brain similar to gambling.

• Algorithmic Grooming: Technology that pushes harmful content (self-harm, eating disorders) to vulnerable minors or connects them with predators.

• Safety Deprioritization: Internal evidence suggests tech executives knew their products were unsafe but prioritized profits over child protection.

Case Eligibility: Do You Qualify for a Social Media Addiction Lawsuit?

To secure a position in the current mass tort litigation, claims must generally meet specific criteria:

• Age of Onset: The addiction and resulting injuries must have developed while the user was under the age of 21.

• Compulsive Usage: Documented patterns of heavy use, often defined as 3+ hours of daily engagement.

• Clinically Diagnosed Injuries: A documented diagnosis of severe conditions, including:

  • Suicidality or Self-Harm: Including ideation, attempts, or completed suicide.

  • Eating Disorders: Such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder.

  • Severe Mental Health Disorders: Clinical depression, anxiety, or PTSD requiring professional treatment.

• Medical Treatment: Proof of treatment by a doctor or therapist is required to link the injury to the platform’s design.

Critical Litigation Update: February 2026

• Zuckerberg Testimony: On February 18, 2026, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles bellwether trial regarding Instagram’s addictive design features.

• Settlement Momentum: While TikTok and Snap reached settlements in January 2026, Meta and YouTube remain the primary defendants in the active trial phase.

• Upcoming Federal Trials: The federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 3047) has scheduled the next round of trials for June 15 and August 6, 2026.

Gambling and Loot Box Allegations

What looks like harmless fun can quickly cross the line into illegal gambling when children are encouraged to spend money for a “chance” at winning something rare. Another emerging issue involves claims that Roblox encouraged or enabled underage gambling through its loot box–style features and third-party games.

Some lawsuits allege that Roblox created or allowed environments where players could spend Robux for a chance at rare or valuable items, essentially functioning as gambling for minors.

Our Roblox lawsuit attorneys investigating these cases examine whether the platform’s mechanics meet the legal definition of gambling under state or federal law and whether Roblox failed to prevent minors from participating.

We may work to recover monetary losses and seek policy changes to prevent similar systems in the future, making it harder for Roblox to hide behind “entertainment” while minors are harmed.

Your Fight is Our Fight

The law should feel fair, not intimidating. If your child’s life has been upended by platform-engineered addiction, Robert Law Group is strategically positioned to win the restoration of your family’s future.

Legal Disclaimer: Robert Law Group provides this information for educational purposes. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a formal agreement is signed.