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Mom sues social media giants for allegedly driving her 11-year-old daughter to suicide

A Connecticut mother filed a lawsuit last month against Meta and Snap for allegedly causing the death of her 11-year-old daughter.

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A Connecticut mother filed a lawsuit last month against Meta and Snap for allegedly causing the death of her 11-year-old daughter.

Highlights

  • Selena Rodriguez, 11, died by suicide last July.
  • A Connecticut mom filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc.
  • and Snap for allegedly causing her daughter’s death.
  • Selena suffered “severe mental harm, leading to physical injury,” according to the lawsuit.
  • Experts have been debating the effects social media has on children and teens.
  • A spokesperson for Snap told ABC News that the app works closely with mental health organizations to provide in-app tools and resources for Snapchatters as part of our ongoing work to keep our community safe.