Appeals court rules lawsuits against social media can continue

A federal appeals court has ruled that thousands of lawsuits against social media giants, including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, may move forward.

Justin Tomlinson

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Appeals court rules lawsuits against social media can continue

A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that thousands of lawsuits filed against major social media companies can proceed. The legal actions target popular platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, allowing the extensive collection of cases against the tech companies to move forward through the court system.[1][2]

The ruling marks a significant judicial development for the social media industry, as platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat face ongoing legal challenges. By permitting the thousands of lawsuits to continue, the federal appeals court decision clears the way for further litigation against these major social media services.[1][2]

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