A lawsuit filed by a US teenager alleging that Meta’s social media platforms contributed to his depression and anxiety does not proceed to trial. According to multiple reports, the teen withdraws or drops his claims against Meta just days before a trial in Los Angeles was scheduled to begin. Meta has said the matter is resolved through settlement without the teen receiving payment. Meta characterizes the case as unsupported, stating that the claims “never held up.” One report notes the decision happens shortly before the start of the LA court proceedings, indicating the withdrawal occurs at a late stage in the litigation timeline. The available coverage does not provide additional details about the specific settlement terms beyond the absence of payment to the plaintiff. The reports also do not indicate admissions or findings by the court before the case is withdrawn. Overall, the reporting agrees that the teen’s mental health-related allegations against Meta are no longer being pursued in the imminent trial.