Social Media Cos. Fight Uphill To End Schools' Addiction MDL

Social media companies are facing significant procedural challenges in an ongoing MDL involving schools that allege the platforms intentionally designed addictive features that harm student users. The defendants are attempting to end or substantially limit the scope of the litigation, though they face substantial obstacles in achieving dismissal. The case remains active and represents a key arena where institutional plaintiffs are pursuing claims against major tech platforms over product design and alleged addictive mechanisms.

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