Meta closed a Kentucky school‑district lawsuit just weeks before trial in California. The case accused Meta, Snap, YouTube and TikTok of harming students’ mental health and draining school resources. A settlement followed a week after Snap, YouTube and TikTok also agreed to resolve the complaint.

The settlement arrives amid over 1,000 other lawsuits targeting social‑media giants across the U.S. The Kentucky case was the first slated for trial, but Meta opted to avoid another high‑profile hearing that could spotlight its safety record. Earlier this year, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for addiction, and a New Mexico court fined Meta $375 million in 2024 case.

Meta’s spokesperson said the company remains focused on tools like Teen Accounts that give parents controls to keep teens safe online. Still, the district’s attorneys claim their fight for justice continues against the remaining 1,200 school districts that filed suits. The settlement, while ending this case, signals that Meta’s legal exposure remains extensive through the year and beyond for the.