• Open to New Clients
  • Product Liability
  • April 28, 2026

Snapchat Users (Children under 18 and Adult Claims)

You or your child may be entitled to monetary damages as a result of harm suffered from using Snapchat.

  • You or your child may qualify for this claim if Snapchat was used within the past ten years and mental or physical harm resulted.
  • Parents of children who have suffered injuries from their child's use of Snapchat, and adults who began using Snapchat as children under the age of 18 and suffered harm, should sign up.
  • All claims are backed by Labaton Keller Sucharow, a national law firm that has recouped over $30 Billion for people like you.

If you are an adult who believes that using Snapchat before turning 18 negatively impacted your mental or physical health within the past ten years, or if you are the parent of a child under the age of 18 and believe that Snapchat has negatively impacted their mental or physical health within the past ten years, you or your child may qualify for a claim under federal and state laws and be entitled to monetary damages for pain and suffering, as well as reimbursement for medical treatment.

There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence of social media’s negative effects on mental health, especially adolescent mental health.

This claim alleges that when Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, designed its Snapchat product, it:

  • Developed a defective product despite knowing it posed risks to users under the age of 18 mental health.
  • Failed to adequately warn users under the age of 18 about the potential for addiction and other associated harms from using Snapchat.
  • Neglected its responsibility to create a safe product.
  • Engaged in deceptive business practices that concealed Snapchat’s addictive features.

Hundreds of Americans are currently involved in lawsuits against social media companies, including Snapchat, for causing social media addiction and harm through the design of their platforms. Additional lawsuits against Snapchat include actions brought by school districts and state attorneys general. More than 200 U.S. school districts have filed consolidated lawsuits against major social media companies, including Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat’s addictive, engagement-driven features have contributed to a youth mental health crisis and imposed significant burdens on public education systems.

Snap Inc. has also been sued by the state of Utah, which alleges that Snapchat’s design features are addictive to children, harm their mental health and well-being, and facilitate additional risks such as exposure to illegal drug sales and exploitation. The Utah complaint asserts that Snapchat was intentionally structured to “hook” young users and that Snap misrepresented the safety of its platform in violation of state consumer protection and privacy laws.

These lawsuits further allege that Snap intentionally designed Snapchat to maximize user engagement, particularly among adolescents and teens, despite knowing of its addictive potential, and failed to warn users of the resulting mental and physical harms. Plaintiffs claim that excessive Snapchat use has caused serious injuries, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, low self-esteem, educational interference, and exposure to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and sexual harassment facilitated by the platform’s design.

We are representing clients in individual claims against Snapchat for violating associated federal and state laws.

 

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This content is for your information only and is not legal advice. We are not your lawyers until you sign an attorney-client agreement with us. All information provided by you is confidential and will only be used for your case.

Frequently asked questions

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How are social media platforms, including Snapchat, connected to negative mental and physical health experiences?

Scientists are continuing to study the effects of excessive social media consumption on mental and physical health. Overall, excessive social media consumption, especially by younger users, is associated with increased reports of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, eating disorders, and insomnia. The risk of experiencing these symptoms is even higher among those users that experience cyberbullying, cyberstalking, or sexual harassment on social media platforms. For example, a Snapchat user may become obsessed with maintaining "Snap Streaks," a feature that rewards daily interaction and can cause anxiety and sleep deprivation. Another user might develop body image issues or "Snapchat Dysmorphia" from the constant use of appearance-altering filters that promote unrealistic beauty standards.

Is arbitration confidential?
Yes, arbitration is a confidential, private process.
Once I sign up, how does the process work?
Once you sign up, you’ll be asked to sign our attorney-client agreement. That allows us to investigate your private arbitration claim. Then, log in to your secure client portal. All information is strictly privileged and confidential and will only be used for your claim. Answer a few more questions, upload a few documents, and we’ll take it from there. We’ll analyze your claim and your losses, negotiate with the company, and, if necessary, pursue your claim in arbitration.
How do your fees work?
Our fees will be a percentage of the settlement or recovery we obtain for you. That amount will depend on the rules in the state you live in. We only receive a fee if you win, and you will never owe us any money.

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