LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada Legal professional Normal Aaron D. Ford secured a significant authorized victory in opposition to TikTok after the Nevada Supreme Court docket denied the social media firm’s try to dam a lawsuit accusing it of harming younger customers via addictive, harmful options.
Ford filed the lawsuit in opposition to TikTok final 12 months. TikTok tried to dam the lawsuit with a petition, claiming it ought to be immune from lawsuits and shouldn’t be subjected to Nevada courts’ jurisdiction. The Supreme Court docket rejected its try on Nov. 6, clearing the way in which for Ford’s case to proceed to trial.
“TikTok has failed in its effort to evade justice in Nevada’s courts. Again. As this case continues, I am confident my office will prevail,” mentioned Ford. “We will never stop working to hold social media companies accountable for the harm they have done to Nevada’s youth.”
The excessive courtroom’s choice aligns with related rulings throughout the nation, confirming that Part 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act doesn’t present blanket immunity for social media corporations once they’re accused of designing dangerous merchandise.
Ford’s workplace has filed related lawsuits in opposition to Snapchat, Instagram, Fb, Messenger, YouTube, and Kik — a part of a rising nationwide effort to carry tech giants accountable for the psychological well being and security of younger customers.
