Meta, other social networks will pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit
Meta and other social networks have agreed to pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit from a Kentucky school district regarding social media addiction. The settlement includes payments from Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube, with Meta contributing the largest share. This case is part of a larger trend, with over 1,300 similar lawsuits filed by school districts across the US, alleging that social media products harm young users.
- ▪Meta is paying the Breathitt County school district $9 million as part of the settlement.
- ▪Snap and TikTok will each pay $8 million, while YouTube will pay just over $2 million.
- ▪The lawsuit claims that social media products are addictive and contribute to mental health issues among minors.
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Big Tech Meta Meta, other social networks will pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit Over 1,000 school districts in the US sued social media companies over 'addictive' products. By Mariella Moon May 30, 2026 7:29 am EST P. Kijsanayothin/Getty Images The companies that settled the social media addiction lawsuit filed by the Breathitt County school district in Kentucky will pay a collective amount of around $27 million, according to Bloomberg. Some of the companies announced reaching an agreement with the plaintiff earlier this month but didn't reveal the financial details of their settlement. Bloomberg says Meta is paying the district $9 million, more than what any of the other defendants are paying.
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