About the initiative
Understand the case. Consider your district’s next step.
The Lanier Law Firm and Ben Crump Law represent school districts that have spent their own resources responding to harms alleged to be caused by social media platforms.
The district’s own claim.
The lawsuits allege that platforms were built to maximize young people’s engagement in ways that contribute to anxiety, depression and disruptive behavior, and that schools have absorbed the consequences.
A district’s case is about its budget and operations: the categories of cost it has incurred and may continue to incur. It is distinct from claims brought by families on behalf of individual students.
- Mental-health staffing
- Lost instructional time
- Discipline response
- Safety and monitoring
- Future measures
- Court-ordered relief
Process
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Consultation
A confidential conversation with district leadership and, where appropriate, the board.
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Engagement
A written engagement agreement, subject to approval by your board.
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Filing
The firms prepare and file the district's claim in the appropriate proceeding.
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Resolution
The case proceeds toward settlement or judgment. No outcome is guaranteed.
On-demand interactive webinar
What Social Media Addiction Is Costing Your District.
A self-paced briefing in about twenty short chapters, each with a plain-language explanation. Enter your name, school district and email to begin. We use them to give you access and to keep a record of who has viewed the briefing; we'll only send updates if you tick the separate optional box.
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Questions districts ask.
Is this a claim on behalf of students?
No. A district brings its own claim for the costs it has carried as an institution. This initiative does not pursue individual student injury claims.
Who are the defendants?
Pending litigation names companies including Meta, Google/YouTube, TikTok and Snap. The claims against them are allegations that have not been proven.
What does it cost the district?
Representation is offered on a contingency arrangement, set out in a written engagement agreement. The terms are reviewed with you before any decision.
Does the board need to approve?
Yes. Engagement is subject to approval by the district's board, following whatever process your district requires.
Is recovery guaranteed?
No. Outcomes depend on the facts, the law and the court. No result can be promised.
We already have counsel in this matter.
If your district is already represented by counsel in this matter, this outreach is not intended for you.