Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › Technology › TikTok Finalizing Trio of Settlements in Addiction Litigation
Technology

TikTok Finalizing Trio of Settlements in Addiction Litigation

Bloomberg Technology Monday 03 August 2026, 17:48 UTC By Olivia Carville and Alexandra S. Levine 1 min read
Key Points

TikTok Finalizing Trio of Settlements in Addiction Litigation TikTok is finalizing agreements to settle three upcoming trials related to allegations that its video product is addictive and harmful to minors. Plaintiffs’ attorneys Joseph VanZandt of Beasley Allen and Emily Jeffcott of Morgan & Morgan confirmed TikTok had resolved in principle with their clients, subject to the finalization of a written settlement agreement. The settlement amounts are confidential, they said in an email.

TikTok Finalizing Trio of Settlements in Addiction Litigation TikTok is finalizing agreements to settle three upcoming trials related to allegations that its video product is addictive and harmful to minors. Plaintiffs’ attorneys Joseph VanZandt of Beasley Allen and Emily Jeffcott of Morgan & Morgan confirmed TikTok had resolved in principle with their clients, subject to the finalization of a written settlement agreement. The settlement amounts are confidential, they said in an email. TikTok did not respond to a request for comment.
Joseph VanZandt (PERSON) Beasley Allen (PERSON) Emily Jeffcott (PERSON) Morgan & Morgan (ORG) TikTok (ORG)
Originally published by Bloomberg Technology Read original →

Related Stories

Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here's what to look for

Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here's what to look for Try these adjustments before you go buy a new pair. Getting powerful bass from your headphones doesn't always mean buying new ones.

Engadget 14m ago

Why Apple Wants You to Upgrade More Often

Aug 3rd, 2026 Why Apple Wants You to Upgrade More Often Apple is making a big bet that customers would rather pay by the month than all at once, with its new Apple Upgrade program designed to make upgrading your devices feel more like a subscription. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Bloomberg Technology 17m ago

The Startup Turning Home Batteries Into Grid Infrastructure

Aug 3rd, 2026 The Startup Turning Home Batteries Into Grid Infrastructure Rising demand for electricity in the US is fueling investor interest in backing battery startups, such as Base Power, which just closed a $1 billion Series D round at a $13 billion post-money valuation. Base Power CEO and co-founder Zach Dell joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Bloomberg Technology 29m ago

Apple Files New Challenge Against UK Effort to Access User Files

Apple Files New Challenge Against UK Effort to Access User Files Apple Inc. is yet again challenging the UK government in court over its attempts to access the encrypted data of customers, including iPhone users, according to two people familiar with the matter. A UK court that scrutinizes secret surveillance activities gave notice on Monday that Apple had filed a fresh challenge to the government’s pursuit of user data stored in the cloud, the people said, asking not to be named due to the...

Bloomberg Technology 31m ago