• Open to New Clients
  • Product Liability
  • September 19, 2024

Instagram User?

If you used Instagram within the past five years, and you believe that your Instagram use negatively impacted your mental or physical health, you 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.  You should answer the questions above to see if you qualify for a potential claim.

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 Meta, the parent company of Instagram, designed its Instagram product, it:

  • Developed a defective product despite knowing it posed risks to users’ mental health,
  • Failed to adequately warn users about the potential for addiction and other associated harms from using Instagram,
  • Neglected its responsibility to create a safe product, despite knowing it would be used by younger individuals, Engaged in deceptive business practices that concealed Instagram’s addictive features. 

Hundreds of Americans are currently involved in lawsuits against social media companies, including Instagram for causing social media addiction and harm through the design of their platforms. Other lawsuits brought against Instagram include lawsuits on behalf of school boards and lawsuits brought by the Attorneys General of more than 40 states which allege that Instagram’s parent company, Meta, intentionally designed the features of the Instagram social media platform to be as addictive as possible in order to boost engagement (use) of the Instagram social media platform, especially with adolescent and teen users. The lawsuits allege further that Meta was fully aware of the addictive potential of the Instagram platform as they designed it, but failed to warn users about the potential for mental and physical harm that excessive use of their platforms could cause. 

As a result, the lawsuits allege Instagram users suffered serious mental and physical health issues, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders and low self-esteem stemming from unrealistic comparisons, interference with education and daily life due to addiction, as well as direct harms such as being the victim of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, or sexual harassment that were facilitated by some of Instagram’s design features.

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

 

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Frequently asked questions

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  • General FAQ
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process. Your claim will not be filed in court. Your claim will be decided by an arbitrator, who is a neutral person chosen by you and the company. We can select an arbitrator for you who is fair and neutral.
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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