Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has resolved a high-profile legal dispute midway through a trial, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs. The case centered on allegations by two teenagers who claimed the social media platform was intentionally designed to be addictive, leading to severe mental health struggles including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
The settlement was announced on Monday by the teenagers' legal counsel. The lawsuit had brought scrutiny to the design elements of popular social media platforms and their impact on adolescent mental health. Specific terms of the agreement were not immediately detailed in the announcement.
