Meta settles another social media addiction case just before trial

Snap is now the only defendant in the case.

By Karissa Bell Oct. 30, 2026 4:21 pm EST Finn Gomez/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Meta has reached a settlement in another social media addiction lawsuit in a move that will allow it to avoid a trial that was set to kick off next month. Snap is now the only defendant in the case, which is one of several closely watched lawsuits against social media platforms.