Pennsylvania Sues Snapchat Owners, Alleging Risks to Children
Pennsylvania filed suit against Snap, alleging its social media platform puts children at risk by being designed to lure minors into constant, compulsive use that harms healthy adolescent development. The state also claims Snap misleads consumers about how often adult-themed content appears. The lawsuit seeks public acknowledgment and real safety steps, while Snap denies wrongdoing and says it is improving safeguards; nearly half of teens ages 13–17 use Snapchat daily.
Coverage (4)
- Pennsylvania Sues Snapchat Over 13+ Rating, Alleged Addictive Design (lawcommentary.com)
- State sues Snapchat over alleged addictive features and adult content for kids (foxbusiness.com)
- Pennsylvania attorney general accuses Snapchat of failing to protect children in new lawsuit (thehill.com)
- Pennsylvania sues Snapchat, alleging the app puts children at risk (nbcphiladelphia.com)