Amanda Todd's Family Joins Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants
The lawsuit claims tech companies prioritize engagement over safety, leading to harm among minors.
- The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County, involves 11 families, including two from Canada, alleging harm from social media platforms.
- Amanda Todd's family joins the case, highlighting ongoing risks for children online, 12 years after her tragic death.
- Tech giants like Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, and Google are accused of designing platforms that exploit minors for profit.
- The lawsuit cites internal documents suggesting companies knowingly targeted young users to increase engagement.
- Legal and legislative responses are underway in both Canada and the U.S. to address online safety for children.