Families file lawsuit against Snapchat over fentanyl overdoses
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Relatives of over 60 young individuals who died from fentanyl overdoses have filed an expanded lawsuit against Snapchat. The complaint alleges that Snapchat has become the primary platform for distributing drugs to children, teens, and young adults via social media. The families accuse the company of failing to adequately monitor and control the use of its platform for illegal activities, thereby facilitating access to dangerous substances like fentanyl. This legal action highlights the growing concern over social media's role in the opioid crisis and the need for stricter oversight and preventive measures by tech companies.
Source
Gaither JR. National Trends in Pediatric Deaths From Fentanyl, 1999-2021. JAMA Pediatr. 2023;177(7):733–735. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.0793
Additional Reading
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-snapchat-teen-fentanyl-crisis-lawsuit/