Meta Platforms Inc. will not face a second jury trial in a lawsuit claiming its social media platforms are addictive to minors, after the teenage plaintiff dismisses his case, according to his lawyers. The case had been set to proceed to trial on July 27 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiff, a 15-year-old from Panama City, Florida, had alleged that Meta’s platforms harm minors. Because the plaintiff is withdrawing the claims, Meta will not have to defend against the scheduled second trial tied to the same broader allegations. Both outlets report that the dismissal eliminates the need for the additional courtroom proceedings. The decision means the litigation does not move forward as planned for that specific trial date, and the next steps for the lawsuit are shaped by the withdrawal rather than by a trial outcome on the underlying claims. The reported development comes from the plaintiff’s legal team, and reflects a change in the status of the matter rather than a ruling on the merits by a court.