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West Virginia files lawsuit against Snapchat over platform safety and abuse

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What happened

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West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc. in Kanawha County Circuit Court. The suit targets Snapchat, alleging the platform deceptively markets its safety features while exposing young users to predators. The Attorney General claimed that Snapchat's internal review showed grooming was prominent, and 96% of abuse reports sent to the app received no review.

From reviewonline.com, wchstv.com

Why it matters

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The lawsuit utilizes West Virginia's Consumer Credit and Protection Act. It raises concerns regarding platform safety and the handling of abuse reports, which is occurring alongside legislative efforts in West Virginia to draft harsher penalties for online exploitation.

From reviewonline.com, wchstv.com

Who's involved

  • Patrick MorriseyWest Virginia Attorney General who filed the lawsuit against the platform
  • SnapchatThe photo messaging application targeted by the lawsuit
  • Snap Inc.The parent company that owns and operates the Snapchat platform

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  • Snap Inc.Speculative

    Snap Inc. might face legal costs and regulatory changes due to the lawsuit

How it developed

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  1. AG filed lawsuit against Snapchat in WV over platform abuse.1 source
  2. West Virginia state seeks action over platform abuse after a resident was targeted on Snapchat.1 source

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