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She Says Social-Media Algorithms Led to Her Eating Disorder. Now She’s Suing TikTok and Instagram
Caroline Koziol is among the plaintiffs suing top tech companies in a case that could upend social media
They’ve joined together as part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL), a type of lawsuit which consolidates similar complaints around the country into one case to streamline pretrial proceedings, which is now moving through federal court in the Northern District of California. Other users chimed in with comments on those posts, Koziol says, suggesting tips and tricks to “feel like you’re eating something.” She kept her car stocked with paper towels, wipes, and extra mascara so that she could reapply makeup after forcing herself to vomit on the side of the road. They also want injunctive relief—a formal ruling from the judge stating that the platforms are defectively designed, and court orders requiring the companies to remove addictive or dangerous features, add warnings, and strengthen safeguards.
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