How to be part of a class action against Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram.

Michigan – September 29, 2022

Social media use allows fast-paced connection to others and serves as a means of entertainment to many, but research has shown that the endless scrolling has taken a toll on users’ mental health. The Pew Research Center data suggests that more than 70% of the American population use social media, and the dangers of the platform built upon “user engagement” are evident especially among young adults and teens. Links between social media and negative impacts to mental health have been revealed to regulators and the public suggesting that social media companies have known of the problems associated with their platforms and failed to provide a safe space for teens and young adults. Young adults and adolescents that use social media and suffer from any of the following mental health conditions may qualify to participate in a class action lawsuit:

Depression or depressive symptoms
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Body Dysmorphia
ADHD
Self-harm or suicidal ideation
Any other diagnosed mental illnesses
Victims, or surviving family members in the case of fatal loss, should talk with a personal injury lawyer about identified negative health impacts that may include:

Victims of social media harms may need to prove that the negative mental health issues were not present before the extended use of the platforms and should consult with a personal injury lawyer about becoming part of a class action lawsuit.

Recoverable damage compensation.

Damage compensation in a personal injury lawsuit refers to correcting any losses, economic or non-economic, incurred because of an external factor. Any mental health struggles caused by Instagram in this case may require compensation to cover:

Medical treatment costs,
Therapy costs,
Pain and suffering,
Emotional damages,
Lifelong disability addresses loss of income and professional training,
Other potential damages as identified in the Meta lawsuits.

Individuals and families who are suffering through mental health issues and related financial insecurity caused by social media addiction or those who have lost a loved one through suicide due to a negative social media interaction should contact experienced Michigan personal injury lawyers to discuss their concerns.

Victim criteria.

Lawsuits for social media may be based on improper or non-existent warnings to the dangers posed by their use and victims who used the platforms before they turned 21, spend more than 3 hours per day and suffer from mental health issues may be able to build a case against Instagram based on the lack of transparency regarding known dangers data researched by Meta. Depending on the harms to a victim’s health, it may be prudent to consult with a Michigan Facebook lawsuit attorney at the Neumann Law Group who can explain when legal action is warranted and how the process plays out.

Hire a lawyer.

Michigan personal injury attorneys at the Neumann Law Group will guide families as they decide to participate in a class action lawsuit against Meta, Facebook, or Instagram based on the evidence of potential harm brought to congress last year.

Neumann Law Group

300 E Front St #445
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 221-0050
Fax: (231) 221-0051

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