TikTok settled a high-profile lawsuit on Monday evening. The lawsuit alleges that social media companies intentionally make their products addictive, causing harm to users. Snap settled the same case last week. The other defendants, Meta and YouTube, are now heading to trial. Jury selection for their trial begins on Tuesday.
This case centers around a 19-year-old plaintiff known by the initials K.G.M. It is the first of many similar legal challenges against social media platforms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and YouTube head Neal Mohan are expected to testify. Their testimony could set a precedent for how dozens of other lawsuits might proceed.
By settling the case, TikTok and Snap are not necessarily admitting to the allegations. Instead, they each came to an agreement with the plaintiff outside of court. The specific terms of these settlements are not publicly known.