Florida · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?
Social media addiction: who may have a claim?
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Florida?
4-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. FDUTPA consumer protection claims may carry a separate 4-year SOL. Florida HB 3 (2024) prohibits social media accounts for children under 16. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Florida has enacted some of the strongest social media restrictions for minors in the country. Florida HB 3 (2024) prohibits children under 16 from having social media accounts, even with parental consent. The state's 4-year statute of limitations — one of the longest in the country — combined with the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) gives families a broad window to file claims.
Florida social media addiction cases can be filed in the circuit court of the county where the plaintiff resides. Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough (Tampa), and Orange County (Orlando) circuit courts handle the largest volume of consumer protection and product liability cases. Federal claims are filed in the Southern District (Miami), Middle District (Tampa/Orlando), or Northern District (Tallahassee). Florida HB 3 provides additional regulatory framework for claims involving children under 16.
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 Florida.
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