Summary
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, settled claims that it designed its platform to be addictive for young users. The agreement, announced Monday, ended a closely watched trial two days before opening arguments in Los Angeles.
Key Facts
- The claims alleged that Snapchat was intentionally designed to be addictive for young users.
- Snap reached a settlement with plaintiffs identified as “S.J.” and “K.D.B.”
- The settlement ended the bellwether trial, a test case that could inform other lawsuits.
- The parties announced the settlement two days before opening arguments were scheduled to begin in Los Angeles.
- The article says Meta reached similar settlements the previous month.
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