The Social Media Trial Big Tech Doesn’t Want
Thu Feb 05 2026
Snap settled. TikTok settled. Jury selection resumes.
The social media addiction trial everyone has been talking about is officially underway and opening arguments could begin within days.
In this week’s episode of Tort Talk, Jon, Marc, and mass tort attorney Joe Fantini break down what’s happening in real time and what it could mean for Big Tech litigation going forward.
We also cover:
The formation of the Roblox MDL and what the next 3–6 months will look likeWhy Lyft sexual assault appears headed toward consolidation alongside UberThe Cartiva toe implant litigation and whether a smaller docket can still justify an MDLWhy Missouri courts refused to pause Roundup cases ahead of the Supreme Court appeal
With new MDLs forming, major settlements unfolding, and trial calendars moving, pressure is building across multiple fronts.
This is your fastest way to stay current on mass tort developments shaping 2026.
Subscribe for weekly updates.
#MassTorts #SocialMediaLawsuit #Roundup #MDL #LegalNews
————————— Contents of this video —————————
00:00 – Intro
00:08 – Social Media Addiction Trial Update
01:16 – Trial Timeline + What Happens Next
02:47 – Roblox MDL Leadership Appointments
04:47 – Lyft Sexual Assault MDL Formation
05:42 – Cartiva Toe Implant Litigation
07:33 – Roundup: Missouri Refuses to Pause Cases
08:52 – Settlement Pressure & What to Watch
09:23 – Outro
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Snap settled. TikTok settled. Jury selection resumes. The social media addiction trial everyone has been talking about is officially underway and opening arguments could begin within days. In this week’s episode of Tort Talk, Jon, Marc, and mass tort attorney Joe Fantini break down what’s happening in real time and what it could mean for Big Tech litigation going forward. We also cover: The formation of the Roblox MDL and what the next 3–6 months will look likeWhy Lyft sexual assault appears headed toward consolidation alongside UberThe Cartiva toe implant litigation and whether a smaller docket can still justify an MDLWhy Missouri courts refused to pause Roundup cases ahead of the Supreme Court appeal With new MDLs forming, major settlements unfolding, and trial calendars moving, pressure is building across multiple fronts. This is your fastest way to stay current on mass tort developments shaping 2026. Subscribe for weekly updates. #MassTorts #SocialMediaLawsuit #Roundup #MDL #LegalNews ————————— Contents of this video ————————— 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Social Media Addiction Trial Update 01:16 – Trial Timeline + What Happens Next 02:47 – Roblox MDL Leadership Appointments 04:47 – Lyft Sexual Assault MDL Formation 05:42 – Cartiva Toe Implant Litigation 07:33 – Roundup: Missouri Refuses to Pause Cases 08:52 – Settlement Pressure & What to Watch 09:23 – Outro