Pre-Trial Settlements: How Snap and Big Tech Evade Bellwether Verdicts

Snap Inc. reached a mid-trial settlement on November 2, 2026, resolving personal injury claims brought by two teenagers alleging that addictive app designs directly caused severe youth mental health disorders. The settlement, occurring just after jury selection in Los Angeles state court, follows similar financial resolutions by co-defendants Meta Platforms, TikTok, and Alphabet’s YouTube. By settling prior to formal witness…