A Canadian Man Sues Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube for Being Too Addictive

A 24-year-old Montreal man has filed a class-action lawsuit against some of the most popular social media platforms, alleging that they are intentionally addictive and have ruined his life.

The man, identified only as Mark S., claims in his lawsuit that he became addicted to social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube after he downloaded them onto his phone. He says that he would spend hours scrolling through his feeds, watching videos, and interacting with others on the platforms.

Mark says that his addiction to social media had a devastating impact on his life. He claims that he lost his job, his relationships, and his mental health. He also says that he developed a gambling addiction, which he also blames on social media.

Mark is seeking $20 million in damages from the social media companies, and he is also asking the court to force them to change their addictive practices.