Social Media Addiction may contribute to depression, anxiety and suicide in children. Compensation may be available for minors and teens and their families from the dangerous algorithms that Social Media platforms knowingly use to keep teens and kids engaged. The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis is actively investigating cases of Social Media Addiction in kids, as well as cases where Social Media plays an integral part of facilitating harassment and child abuse.
Symptoms associated
Social Media may contribute to Depression, Eating disorder, Body dysmorphia, Sexual exploitation, Self-harm and Suicide. Recent disclosures by the Frances Haugen, Facebook whistleblower to Congress disclosed that the platforms knowingly cause harm in children and teenagers in order to make a profit.
Facebook whistleblower testimony to Congress:
“The company’s leadership knows how to make Facebook and Instagram safer, but won’t make the necessary changes because they put their astronomical profits before people.”
Frances Haugen, Facebook whistleblower, Testimony before the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Tuesday, October 5, 2021
“The research was Facebook’s internal research. So they knew what they were doing, they knew where the violations were and they know they are guilty.”
“Facebook is not interested in making significant changes to improve kids’ safety on their platforms, at least not when that would result in losing eyeballs on posts or decreasing their ad revenues.”
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, (R)Tennessee, U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Tuesday, October 5, 2021
“The damage to self-interest and self-worth inflicted by Facebook today will haunt a generation.”
“Big Tech now faces the Big Tobacco jaw-dropping moment of truth.”
“Our children are the ones who are victims. Teens today looking in the mirror feel doubt and insecurity. Mark Zuckerberg ought to be looking at himself in the mirror.”
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, (D) Connecticut, U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Hold Social Media Accountable for Harm
Social Media companies like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are being sued by parents and guardians on behalf of their children for damages Social Media contributes to their injuries. These lawsuits, along with requesting monetary damages, are actively seeking to have the Social Media companies change dangerous algorithms that may effect kids and teens.
Lee Davis has active cases against Social Media platforms. Contact him now and help hold Social Media accountable for knowingly harming children and force them to change their dangerous Algorithms to protect kids. Fill out the form below or call Lee now for a no obligation case evaluation. Lee is actively investigating cases of Social Media Addiction as well as cases of Cyber Harassment and Abuse.
The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis offers superior personalized service and more than 25 years of experience to help kids and their parents navigate the complex fight. Join others that are trying to hold Social Media accountable.