Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm and one of the country’s most recognized trial attorneys, was recently featured on Fox Business to discuss the growing legal focus on social media addiction and the responsibility of technology platforms to protect young users.
With more than 35 years of trial experience, Lanier has represented individuals harmed by some of the world’s largest companies and has secured some of the largest verdicts in the United States. Most recently, he led the trial team in a social media addiction lawsuit that resulted in a $6 million jury verdict against Meta and YouTube, addressing claims involving the impact of addictive platform features on mental health.
During the interview, Lanier discussed the broader legal efforts involving social media platforms, including cases brought by state attorneys general and concerns raised by a former Meta employee about internal research related to youth safety. He explained that companies have access to tools that could improve online protections, including stronger content safeguards and better age verification measures, but emphasized the need for meaningful implementation.
Watch the full interview in Fox Business here.
About The Lanier Law Firm's Legal Fight Against Social Media Addiction
The Lanier Law Firm has been at the forefront of social media addiction litigation, representing individuals and families who allege they were harmed by the design and operation of major social media platforms. The firm secured the first successful jury verdict in a social media addiction case, with the jury awarding plaintiff K.G.M. $3 million in compensatory damages and $3 million in punitive damages against Meta and YouTube.
The firm’s social media addiction lawsuits focus on allegations that platforms were designed with features such as infinite scroll, algorithm-driven content recommendations, and other engagement-focused tools that encouraged excessive use among young users. These cases involve alleged harms including depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Through its work in this emerging area of product liability litigation, The Lanier Law Firm continues to pursue accountability from technology companies and advocate for families affected by social media-related harms.