(Updated with response from Meta spokesperson in the seventh paragraph.)
Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google and Snap (SNAP) face one fewer teen social media addiction lawsuit after a 15-year-old New Jersey girl dropped her claims against the companies ahead of an October trial, Reuters reported Friday, citing a court filing.
Reuters reported that the plaintiff, identified in court records as P. M-Y., had alleged that the companies' platforms contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
The companies said the claims were dismissed without payment, according to the report.
Two other teen cases against the same companies remain set for October trials, while Meta, Google and Snap have denied the allegations and said they have measures in place to protect young users, Reuters added.
In a statement emailed to, a Snap spokesperson said, "We remain focused on strengthening the safeguards, tools, and educational resources that support the safety, privacy, and well-being of all Snapchatters."
Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said, "The plaintiff voluntarily withdrew their claims against YouTube without payment, affirming our longstanding position that we provide safe, age-appropriate experiences and strong parental controls for young people and families."
Meta Platforms, in a statement to, said, "Another plaintiff in the personal injury trials has dropped her case against Meta after settling with TikTok. Half of all Meta's scheduled trials have now ended in dismissal, with the company paying nothing. This plaintiff had a significant mental health condition that pre-dated her use of social media, and it's clear that many of these cases fit the same pattern. We'll continue defending ourselves vigorously in court."
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