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You may have a claim against Meta.

Your family may qualify if a child in your household:

  • Used Instagram or Facebook before turning 18
  • Is currently under 26
  • Was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, self-harm behavior, suicidal ideation, or a suicide attempt
  • Received medical treatment for that condition — therapy, counseling, psychiatric care, prescribed medication, or hospitalization
  • Does not already have an attorney for this matter
  • Has a valid Social Security number

Heavy or compulsive use — hours a day, difficulty stopping — strengthens the claim. So does an account created before age 13.

Takes about 3 minutes. Encrypted and confidential.

Meta settled with 29 states for $16.7 billion. Family claims are being filed now — those who wait risk missing the window.

Thousands of dollars. Zero out of pocket.

  • Compensation for medical costs, therapy, and the years these apps took
  • Nothing to pay unless your family recovers
  • A veteran-owned team that understands service families
  • Priority handling for military families, first responders, and their extended networks
Top stories: Meta settles social media addiction case with California and other states for $16.7 billion (CNBC); Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media (Reuters); Meta to pay up to $17.1 billion in landmark settlement over social media addiction (New York Times); Meta settles landmark state child harm claims (CNN); Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states (AP)
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FILING WINDOWCLOSING

The window to file is closing. Get in line today.

Every claim has a deadline set by state law and the court. Families who wait — even a few weeks — risk losing the right to file at all. Three minutes now puts your family's claim on record.

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Filing deadlines are set by state law and the court and vary family to family. Once a deadline passes, a claim cannot be filed.

This is already happening.

$16.7B
Meta settlement with 29 states
Announced August 26, 2026 — nearly $17 billion
$6M
first bellwether verdict
Jury found Meta liable — March 2026, Los Angeles
1,400+
claims NSSX has delivered
Across the 3M Earplug litigation · AFFF firefighting foam litigation · Camp Lejeune toxic exposure · veteran disability ratings
$10M+
returned to our families
Real families, real checks — not projections

What the $16.7 billion settlement means for your family

On August 26, 2026 Meta agreed to pay $16.7 billion — up to $17.1 billion — to settle claims by 29 state attorneys general, led by California, that Instagram and Facebook were built to hook young users. Meta also agreed to daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teens, stronger age checks, and new parental tools. That money goes to the states — not directly to families. Your family's claim is separate, and it is exactly the kind of case that settlement was built around: a jury already found Meta liable in the first individual trial, awarding $6 million to a young woman who started on Instagram as a child. With Meta now paying the states nearly $17 billion to end their case, individual claims are being filed and resolved now. Filing puts your family on record while the window is open.

Sources: cnbc.com · beasleyallen.com

This is easy, and it costs you nothing.

Free case review. No upfront cost.

If your family qualifies, a licensed attorney takes the case on contingency. You pay nothing out of pocket. If there's no recovery, there's no fee. You keep 60% of any recovery.

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Who's behind this

Court-appointed leadership counsel

Your claim is handled by attorneys in the plaintiffs' leadership of the California social-media litigation.

Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and distinguished USNA graduate

NSSX has delivered for hearing loss, VA disability, and toxic water exposure. Now we stand against infinite scroll, notification loops, and "like" counts engineered for our children.

Your information stays private

Encrypted, never sold, used only to evaluate your claim.

Intake by Bridgemont Law Firm.

Find out if you qualify.

Answer a few questions about Instagram and Facebook use, at what age it started, and what a doctor diagnosed. That's it.

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Takes about 3 minutes. Encrypted and confidential.

FAQ

Questions families ask us

Who qualifies

Who qualifies?+

Someone who started using Instagram or Facebook before age 18, is currently under 26, and was diagnosed by and received medical treatment from a licensed professional for body dysmorphia, an eating disorder, mental health harm (depression, severe anxiety), suicidal ideation/attempt/completion, or other physical self-harm. You'll need a valid Social Security number, and no other attorney already handling the claim.

My child is under 18. Can I file for them?+

Yes. A parent or legal guardian completes the questionnaire and signs on the child's behalf. A minor can't submit on their own.

My child passed away. Can our family still file?+

Yes — and we are so sorry. A parent or the personal representative of the estate files on their behalf. These claims are handled by our most senior people, gently and personally, at whatever pace your family needs.

The diagnosis was years ago. Is it too late?+

Maybe not. Filing deadlines depend on your state, when the injury was diagnosed, when you connected it to social media, and whether your child was a minor at the time. The questionnaire checks this automatically, and our team personally reviews anything close to the line.

What if we already talked to another law firm?+

Talking is fine. If you've already signed with an attorney for this matter, ethics rules mean we step back — you're already in good hands.

Cost & money

Does this cost anything?+

No. The case review is free and attorneys work on contingency — they're paid only from a recovery. You keep 60% of any recovery. If there's no recovery, you owe nothing.

How much is a claim worth?+

No one can promise a number, and anyone who does is not being straight with you. The first bellwether trial returned a $6 million verdict, and Meta has since agreed to pay 29 states $16.7 billion — but that settlement money goes to the states, not to individual families. Your claim is separate; the outcome depends on the injury, the treatment record, and how the litigation resolves.

How long does it take?+

Mass tort claims resolve on the court's timeline — often a year or more. We check in with you weekly so you always know where things stand.

The process

What happens after I submit?+

You get a text right away confirming NSSX received your claim. A specialist calls within one business day, walks you through the documents needed, and sends the no-cost agreement to sign electronically.

What documents will you need?+

Photo ID, proof of the Instagram or Facebook account (a profile screenshot is enough), the diagnosis or treatment record, and proof of guardianship if your child is a minor. Phone photos are fine — and if you don't have a record, we'll help you request it. You never do this part alone.

Will we have to go to court?+

Most families never do. Claims are coordinated and typically resolve through settlement programs. If a deposition or examination is ever needed, the attorneys prepare you carefully and stay by your side.

Should we delete the apps or the account?+

Don't delete anything — the account history is evidence. Keep the account, screenshots, and any messages. It's fine to stop using the app.

Privacy & trust

Why do you ask about a Social Security number?+

The law firms need one to file. We only ask you to confirm you have one — we never collect the number on this site. It's requested later, through the firm's secure system.

Who sees our medical information?+

Only the NSSX intake team and the law firm handling the claim, and only after you sign a HIPAA authorization you can revoke at any time. Records are encrypted and never sold.

Is NSSX a law firm?+

No. NSSX is a veteran-owned intake and referral company. Your claim is handled by licensed attorneys, including court-appointed leadership counsel in the California litigation. Submitting the questionnaire doesn't create an attorney-client relationship until you sign the firm's agreement.