{"id":101034,"date":"2026-11-03T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T13:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/social-media-addiction-lawsuit-adults-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T00:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T00:31:44","slug":"social-media-addiction-lawsuit-adults-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/social-media-addiction-lawsuit-adults-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Adults Sue Social Media Companies in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-101031\" alt=\"Smartphone with social media app icons resting on legal documents beside a wooden gavel on a desk.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/smartphone-with-social-media-app-icons-resting-on-legal-docu-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/smartphone-with-social-media-app-icons-resting-on-legal-docu-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/smartphone-with-social-media-app-icons-resting-on-legal-docu-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/smartphone-with-social-media-app-icons-resting-on-legal-docu-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/smartphone-with-social-media-app-icons-resting-on-legal-docu-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/smartphone-with-social-media-app-icons-resting-on-legal-docu-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Social Media Addiction Claims | Serving Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Can Adults Sue Social Media Companies in Florida?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Lawsuits over social media addiction have focused mostly on children and teens.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free First Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free First Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How CHG Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-Language Answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain what lawsuits allege, what they do not yet decide, and how Florida law may apply to your situation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal deadlines apply to these claims. Contacting us early gives your questions and records the time they need.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published November 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>Can Adults in Florida Sue Social Media Companies?<\/h2>\n<p>Every case turns on its own facts. Lawsuits allege that heavy platform use contributed to serious mental-health harm. Those are allegations. The companies dispute them, and they have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>So you may be asking whether you can sue social media companies in Florida. Maybe you feel stuck in apps you can&#8217;t put down. Maybe you have a diagnosis you connect to years of heavy use. Or maybe you are watching a spouse, adult child, or parent struggle and wondering what the law allows.<\/p>\n<p>Most widely reported cases involve children and teens. Adult claims get less attention and need their own review. Your account history, diagnoses, and treatment records all shape the picture.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/close-up-of-a-gavel-beside-a-smartphone-and-legal-papers-on-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a gavel beside a smartphone and legal papers on a wooden desk, suggesting a lawsuit against social media companies.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Allege<\/h2>\n<p>The lawsuits allege that some platforms were designed to keep users engaged for long periods. In these cases, &#8220;addiction&#8221; describes compulsive, hard-to-stop use. It is not a diagnosis on its own.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuits name several design features as allegations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Infinite scroll<\/strong>, which keeps a feed loading with no natural end<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoplay<\/strong>, which starts the next video without a choice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Push notifications<\/strong>, which pull a user back into the app<\/li>\n<li><strong>Algorithmic recommendations<\/strong>, which pick content to hold attention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lawsuits claim these features worked together to increase time spent on the app. The companies deny that their design caused harm.<\/p>\n<p>Public health reports describe links between heavy use and mental-health problems. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/73\/su\/su7304a3.htm\">CDC report on youth social media use<\/a> describes associations between frequent use and bullying, persistent sadness, and suicide risk among U.S. high school students. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/surgeongeneral\/reports-and-publications\/youth-mental-health\/social-media\/index.html\">HHS youth mental health report<\/a> describes an observed association with depression and anxiety. These are associations, not findings of legal responsibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Have a Claim as an Adult<\/h2>\n<p>Adults who link serious mental-health harm to heavy platform use may have a claim worth reviewing. Family members may also have a claim after a death.<\/p>\n<p>Adults may bring claims alleging:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression or anxiety tied to platform use<\/li>\n<li>An eating disorder or body-image harm<\/li>\n<li>Sleep loss that began or worsened with heavy use<\/li>\n<li>Other serious mental-health harm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Families may bring a wrongful death claim when a loved one died and they believe platform use contributed. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the decedent&#8217;s personal representative brings the action for the survivors and estate.<\/p>\n<p>Facts that matter most include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How long and how heavily the person used the platforms<\/li>\n<li>A timeline of when symptoms started and changed<\/li>\n<li>Diagnoses from licensed providers<\/li>\n<li>Treatment history and records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep following your doctors&#8217; care. A legal review does not replace medical advice.<\/p>\n<h2>Defenses Companies Raise and Why They Matter<\/h2>\n<p>Companies have raised legal defenses that can shape whether a case moves forward. Knowing them helps you ask the right questions early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Federal protections for user content.<\/strong> Companies have pointed to federal protections for content posted by other users. Courts have treated these arguments differently, and the issue depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li>Other stressors in a person&#8217;s life also matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shared fault.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.81<\/a>, contributory fault chargeable to the claimant diminishes proportionately the amount awarded as economic and noneconomic damages for an injury attributable to the claimant&#8217;s contributory fault, but does not bar recovery, subject to subsection (6). Those found greater than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages; this bar does not apply to actions for medical negligence under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">chapter 766<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rulings on these defenses can change as cases develop. Each case needs its own review.<\/p>\n<h2>Florida Deadlines: Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s general deadline for a negligence claim is two years, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Wrongful death claims also fall under the two-year rule in that statute. Lawsuits in this area have been brought on several legal theories, so the deadline question needs careful review.<\/p>\n<p>The clock starts when the cause of action accrues. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031<\/a>, that happens when the last element of the cause of action occurs. Pinning down that date is a fact-specific question.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t assume time remains. Contact a lawyer promptly so the timing can be checked.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also has a separate law about minors&#8217; social media accounts. It is distinct from adult claims.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential consultation that carries no obligation to continue. Each step builds on the one before it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> You share the basic story, the platforms you used, and any diagnoses. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record review.<\/strong> We review usage history, diagnoses, treatment records, and a timeline of harm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case evaluation.<\/strong> We review the facts of your situation and discuss your options during your free, confidential first consultation, which carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing or coordination.<\/strong> If a claim goes forward, we file it or work with another firm when that is the better path. We tell you in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Timelines vary widely. No specific outcome or timeline can be promised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Mass Tort Cases, Referrals, and Where Things Stand<\/h2>\n<p>An MDL combines related cases in one court to manage pretrial work. Each person&#8217;s claim still depends on that person&#8217;s own facts.<\/p>\n<p>These matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. This firm is not presented here as lead counsel in any MDL.<\/p>\n<p>Being part of a group case does not promise a payment. Case status changes over time, so the status of any matter should be checked for your own situation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida-based personal injury firm serving people throughout Florida. The firm handles cases of every severity, from everyday car accidents and slip-and-fall incidents to catastrophic injuries. It also takes on mass-tort matters, sometimes together with other firms.<\/p>\n<p>Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers and is admitted to The Florida Bar. Our lawyers and our team work with clients across Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The firm publishes bilingual English and Spanish educational resources for prospective clients. CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>The facts decide each case.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a formal diagnosis?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnoses from licensed providers are often important evidence. Keep following your doctors&#8217; care.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family file after a loved one dies?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the action is brought by the decedent&#8217;s personal representative, who recovers for the benefit of the decedent&#8217;s survivors and estate all damages.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the consultation free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if someone is in crisis?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child or anyone else is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridahealth.gov\/individual-family-health\/injury-prevention-wellness\/mental-health\/suicide-prevention\/\">Florida Department of Health suicide prevention guidance<\/a> also explains when to seek crisis help.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/people-at-a-live-event-holding-up-smartphones-to-record-the-photo.jpg\" alt=\"People at a live event holding up smartphones to record the performance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you have watched a child spend years in these apps and now see them struggling. Maybe you are an adult trying to make sense of your own symptoms and wondering whether they are worth raising. Either way, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Our team can review the timeline and facts in a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact our team<\/a> to start that conversation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Your case may be referred to another lawyer.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important: Deadlines and Possible Referrals<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal deadlines apply to social media and other personal injury claims, and waiting can affect your options. Some social media cases may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. Contact us promptly to learn more about your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions Before You Reach Out<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is every social media case the same?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Lawsuits vary based on who was harmed, how the platform was used, and when. The answers depend on the facts of each situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do these lawsuits allege?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many lawsuits allege that social media platforms were designed to be addictive and caused serious harm. These are allegations made in lawsuits, not findings of fact.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I gather?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring any records you have, such as account details, screenshots, medical or counseling records and notes about how the harm has affected daily life. 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