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TikTok and Instagram addiction claims, who can sign up and how review works
Last checked August 30, 2026
Young people and their parents are bringing individual claims against the companies behind TikTok and Instagram, saying the apps were built to keep minors scrolling and that heavy use caused mental health and other harm. ClaimsHero, an Arizona-licensed firm that partners with lawyers in other states, runs a sign-up for these claims.
The intake takes people who are 19 or younger when they submit, used TikTok or Instagram on or before June 2023, and experienced negative effects. Parents can submit for a child. Availability is limited, and the form is free.
What the claims say
The core allegation is design: that features meant to maximize time on the apps were aimed at minors without adequate warnings, and that the resulting compulsive use caused mental health harm. These are individual claims, resolved through arbitration or settlement one at a time. ClaimsHero has not published a court, MDL or case number for its intake.
Where things stand
Open intake, limited availability. No settlement has been reached and no fund exists. The intake page points to a CBS News report on a social media addiction verdict as its only estimate source. A verdict in someone else's case is not a figure for yours. There is no claim deadline; the firm decides when to stop taking submissions.
Who the intake is for
- You are 19 or younger on the day you submit.
- You used TikTok or Instagram on or before June 2023.
- You experienced negative side effects from that use.
- A parent or guardian can submit for a minor.
After you submit
ClaimsHero reviews the form and, where it does not practice, hands the matter to a partner firm. If a lawyer wants to represent you, they send a separate agreement. Submitting the form does not create an attorney-client relationship, and no outcome is guaranteed. Any compensation depends on the facts, the evidence, applicable law and how the individual claim resolves.
The listing is attorney advertising. Payout lists it as a free option alongside settled cases and takes no part in the review.
Questions about the Social Media Addiction case
Is there a settlement for TikTok or Instagram addiction?
No. These are individual claims under review. No settlement fund exists.
I am 22. Can I sign up?
The intake as written takes people 19 or younger at submission. Older users are outside this particular sign-up.
Can a parent submit for a 15-year-old?
Yes. The form allows parents and guardians to submit on behalf of minors.
Does ClaimsHero charge for intake?
No. The sign-up is free. Fee terms, if any, come in a later written agreement.
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