A Canadian man has filed a class-action lawsuit against social media platforms TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook, claiming that they are excessively addictive.
In 2024, lawsuits are being filed against social media apps, and a 24-year-old man from Montreal is among the individuals taking legal action against them.
According to CTV, the man began using social media in 2015 and alleges that it has negatively impacted both his productivity and body image.
According to Lambert Avocats, a law firm based in Montreal, social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are intentionally designed to stimulate the release of dopamine, leading to user addiction.
According to Lambert’s lawsuit, the social media companies are being accused of negligence in the design of their apps, as they are deliberately constructed to create dependence among their users.
Despite limiting his social media use to just two hours a day, the 24-year-old is still experiencing negative effects on his sleep and productivity, as reported by Lambert employee Philippe Brault.
YouTube is among the platforms named in the lawsuit.
In 2024, it is projected that the collective usage of social media by humanity will reach 500 million years. This illustrates that the issue of social media addiction is not limited to a specific group of people, but rather affects society as a whole, as stated by Brault.
According to Brault, a significant 52% of Canadian children between the ages of seven and 11 are active on social media. Therefore, it is crucial for platform owners to prioritize the well-being and safety of their users.
There is currently uncertainty as to whether this lawsuit will proceed, as it requires authorization from a judge. Lambert is pursuing both compensatory and punitive damages.
In addition to this, there are other lawsuits in Canada involving social media companies. TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat are being sued by four school boards in Ontario for allegedly causing disruption in the education system. The schools are currently seeking a significant amount of $4.5 billion in damages.
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