Canadian man sues TikTok, Instagram, Facebook for ‘addictive’ design, citing harm to mental health

A 24-year-old Canadian man launched a lawsuit against TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook, claiming they create platforms that are too addictive. Represented by Lambert Avocats, he says social media has hurt his productivity and sleep since 2015. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, arguing the companies were negligent in their app design.