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Competing Bellwether Trial Schedules Submitted for Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

LAWSUIT FILED MASS TORTS FEDERAL / MDL PLAINTIFFWIRE.COM
PlaintiffWire News Desk · via AboutLawsuits.com · Federal / MDL · September 18, 2025 · filing
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Parties in the federal social media addiction mass tort have submitted competing proposed schedules for bellwether trials. The submission of multiple trial schedules suggests disagreement between plaintiffs and defendants over timing and logistics for the upcoming test cases, which typically serve to inform settlement negotiations and broader litigation strategy in MDL proceedings. This procedural filing represents movement toward trial readiness in what has been an active and high-profile litigation targeting major social media platforms for alleged harm to minors and young adults.

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