Mother Sues TikTok and Instagram After Son's Fatal Subway Surfing Stunt

The lawsuit accuses the social media giants and the MTA of contributing to the teen's death by promoting dangerous challenges.

Norma Nazario filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, and the MTA after her 15-year-old son Zackery died attempting a 'subway surfing' challenge.
The lawsuit alleges that the social media platforms 'goaded and encouraged' Zackery into attempting the stunt by recommending videos of the challenge.
Subway surfing incidents have spiked, with over 450 instances documented in the first half of 2023 alone, leading to multiple deaths.
The Nazario family seeks unspecified damages and demands changes to the platforms' algorithms to prevent similar tragedies.
Officials and campaigns emphasize the dangers of subway surfing, urging social media responsibility and parental awareness.