TikTok settled Alabama’s lawsuit over harm to young users on September 25, 2026, the Friday before the first state trial against the company was set to begin.
Families may qualify for compensation if a young person became addicted to social media before age 18 and was diagnosed with a mental health injury.
According to the Alabama Attorney General, TikTok will pay at least $100 million and could pay up to $300 million if certain conditions are met. Alabama sued in April 2025.
Limits on Teen Use
The settlement requires TikTok to limit minors to two hours a day, show break prompts at 15, 60 and 90 minutes, block access between midnight and 6 a.m., limit messaging and notifications overnight and during school hours, verify ages, ban cosmetic filters for teens and give teens a feed that is not personalized by default.
More Cases Against TikTok
More than a dozen other states and the District of Columbia have filed similar lawsuits against TikTok. A Texas judge found TikTok liable on September 10, 2026 for misrepresenting its safety tools, and Arizona sued on October 8, 2026. In August, TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to resolve a Justice Department lawsuit over children’s privacy.
TikTok has also settled every personal injury case set for trial in Los Angeles this year. The terms of those settlements are confidential. Government settlements pay the states and the federal government, not families. A family seeking compensation for a child’s injuries must file its own claim. See the TikTok lawsuits.
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Common Questions
How much is TikTok paying Alabama?
At least $100 million, and up to $300 million if certain conditions are met, according to the Alabama Attorney General.
Does the Alabama settlement pay families?
No. The money goes to the state. Families must file their own claims.
Is TikTok still facing personal injury lawsuits?
Yes. Thousands of claims are pending against TikTok and the other companies, and new claims are being filed.
What about injuries from TikTok challenges?
Under the current screening guidelines, claims for injuries from viral challenges are considered for young people who are now 21 or younger. If a child died attempting a challenge, a wrongful death claim is considered if the child was 21 or younger at the time of death.