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Connecticut · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18C.G.S. § 52-584

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Connecticut?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (C.G.S. § 52-584). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under C.G.S. § 52-599 tolls for minors until age 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18

Source: C.G.S. § 52-584

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Connecticut has a 2-year SOL for personal injury with minority tolling. Connecticut AG William Tong has been one of the most aggressive state attorneys general on social media harm — leading investigations into TikTok and joining the Meta coalition. Hartford and New Haven families should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in Connecticut

  • Connecticut Children's — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Connecticut.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. C.G.S. § 52-584