# Snap settles addiction lawsuit before trial

> Snap reaches settlement with two teens over social media addiction claims, avoiding trial where CEO Evan Spiegel was set to testify.
- Title: Snap settles addiction lawsuit before trial · Engadget
- Summary: Snap reaches settlement with two teens over social media addiction claims, avoiding trial where CEO Evan Spiegel was set to testify. Snap settled a lawsuit…
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- Source: Engadget — https://engadget.com/2304464/snap-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-to-avoid-trial
- Author: Karissa Bell
- Published: 2026-11-02T19:09:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: snap, evan spiegel, social media addiction, lawsuit settlement, mental health, snapchat, technology
## Snap avoids trial with settlement
Snap has settled a lawsuit brought by two teens, identified as K.D.B.and S.J., who alleged their use of the app led to self harm and mental health issues.
## Spiegel won't testify in social media trial
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel was expected to testify if the case went to trial, which would have been the first time the Snapchat creator appeared in court during a social media addiction trial.
## Part of broader legal pressure on platforms
The teens had previously settled claims against Meta, YouTube and TikTok.In another case this year, a jury ruled against Meta and YouTube, ordering them to pay six million dollars in damages.
## Key takeaway

Snap settled a lawsuit from two teens alleging the app caused self harm and mental health issues, avoiding a trial where its CEO would have testified.