Snapchat Lawsuit: Who Qualifies, and How to File
The Snapchat Lawsuit is open for claims. Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP is investigating individual claims against Snap Inc. alleging Snapchat's design contributed to addiction and mental or physical harm for children and teens. The Lantern page states parents of children under 18, or adults who used Snapchat before turning 18, may qualify if Snapchat use in the past ten years caused mental or physical harm.
Updated July 14, 2026
What is the Snapchat Lawsuit about?
Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP is investigating individual claims against Snap Inc. alleging Snapchat's design contributed to addiction and mental or physical harm for children and teens. The Lantern page states parents of children under 18, or adults who used Snapchat before turning 18, may qualify if Snapchat use in the past ten years caused mental or physical harm. Potential harms listed by the investigation include depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, low self-esteem, educational interference, and exposure to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, or sexual harassment. Attorney advertising intake: this is not a settled class action. Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Submitting information does not guarantee eligibility, attorney representation, an attorney-client relationship, or any recovery; those outcomes depend on law-firm review, applicable law, and a separate agreement with counsel.
Who qualifies for the Snapchat Lawsuit?
You may qualify for the Snapchat Lawsuit if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.
- You or your child used Snapchat within the past ten years
- Use happened while the user was under 18, or the user is currently under 18
- Snapchat use may have caused mental or physical harm
- Eligible residents in all 50 states
- Willing to sign an attorney-client agreement with Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP to pursue an individual claim
How do you file a Snapchat Lawsuit claim?
Check the eligibility requirements above, then file on the official claim site. You file directly with the settlement administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut.
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Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Settlement information is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, legal representation, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court, or participating law firm and are not guaranteed.